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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.73, 1,047.21 and 464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.73, 1,047.21 and 464.31 is: 640.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.73 : 1,047.21 = 464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.73/1,047.21 = 464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.73x = 1,047.21 × 464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.73x = 486,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,230.08/758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.85

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