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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.49, 1,048.17 and 464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.49, 1,048.17 and 464.95 is: 641.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.49 : 1,048.17 = 464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.49/1,048.17 = 464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.49x = 1,048.17 × 464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.49x = 487,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,346.64/759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.68

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