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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.46, 1,048.01 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.46, 1,048.01 and 464.76 is: 641.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.46 : 1,048.01 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.46/1,048.01 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.46x = 1,048.01 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.46x = 487,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,073.13/759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.34

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