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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.34, 1,048.53 and 464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.34, 1,048.53 and 464.70 is: 641.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.34 : 1,048.53 = 464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.34/1,048.53 = 464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.34x = 1,048.53 × 464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.34x = 487,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,249.57/759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.68

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