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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,046.94 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,046.94 and 448.52 is: 618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,046.94 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,046.94 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,046.94 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 469,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,573.53/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.66

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