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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.58, 1,047.93 and 464.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.58, 1,047.93 and 464.83 is: 641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.58 : 1,047.93 = 464.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.58/1,047.93 = 464.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.58x = 1,047.93 × 464.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.58x = 487,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,109.30/759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.29

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