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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.45, 1,048.07 and 464.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.45, 1,048.07 and 464.71 is: 641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.45 : 1,048.07 = 464.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.45/1,048.07 = 464.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.45x = 1,048.07 × 464.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.45x = 487,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,048.61/759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.32

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