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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,047.98 and 464.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,047.98 and 464.67 is: 641.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,047.98 = 464.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,047.98 = 464.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,047.98 × 464.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 486,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,962.54/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.31

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