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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.65, 1,046.89 and 464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.65, 1,046.89 and 464.02 is: 640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.65 : 1,046.89 = 464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.65/1,046.89 = 464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.65x = 1,046.89 × 464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.65x = 485,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,777.90/758.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.32

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