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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,047.42 and 448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,047.42 and 448.68 is: 619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,047.42 = 448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,047.42 = 448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,047.42 × 448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 469,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,956.41/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.18

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