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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.90, 1,048.44 and 464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.90, 1,048.44 and 464.97 is: 641.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.90 : 1,048.44 = 464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.90/1,048.44 = 464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.90x = 1,048.44 × 464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.90x = 487,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,493.15/759.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.52

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