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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.99, 1,047.48 and 464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.99, 1,047.48 and 464.45 is: 640.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.99 : 1,047.48 = 464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.99/1,047.48 = 464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.99x = 1,047.48 × 464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.99x = 486,502.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,502.09/758.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.99

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