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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.41, 1,047.66 and 464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.41, 1,047.66 and 464.52 is: 640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.41 : 1,047.66 = 464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.41/1,047.66 = 464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.41x = 1,047.66 × 464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.41x = 486,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,659.02/759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.84

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