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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.31, 1,047.85 and 464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.31, 1,047.85 and 464.58 is: 641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.31 : 1,047.85 = 464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.31/1,047.85 = 464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.31x = 1,047.85 × 464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.31x = 486,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,811.60/759.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.12

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