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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,046.66 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,046.66 and 448.04 is: 618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,046.66 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,046.66 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,046.66 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 468,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,945.55/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.17

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