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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.73, 1,046.36 and 478.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.73, 1,046.36 and 478.65 is: 660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.73 : 1,046.36 = 478.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.73/1,046.36 = 478.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.73x = 1,046.36 × 478.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.73x = 500,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,837.82/758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.10

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