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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.25, 1,047.66 and 464.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.25, 1,047.66 and 464.61 is: 641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.25 : 1,047.66 = 464.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.25/1,047.66 = 464.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.25x = 1,047.66 × 464.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.25x = 486,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,753.31/759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.10

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