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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.70, 1,046.94 and 463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.70, 1,046.94 and 463.92 is: 640.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.70 : 1,046.94 = 463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.70/1,046.94 = 463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.70x = 1,046.94 × 463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.70x = 485,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,696.40/758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.17

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