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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.66, 1,046.95 and 444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.66, 1,046.95 and 444.14 is: 612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.66 : 1,046.95 = 444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.66/1,046.95 = 444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.66x = 1,046.95 × 444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.66x = 464,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,992.37/758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.91

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