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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.98, 1,048.02 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.98, 1,048.02 and 479.68 is: 662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.98 : 1,048.02 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.98/1,048.02 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.98x = 1,048.02 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.98x = 502,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,714.23/758.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.36

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