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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760, 1,048.62 and 465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760, 1,048.62 and 465.06 is: 641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760 : 1,048.62 = 465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760/1,048.62 = 465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760x = 1,048.62 × 465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760x = 487,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,671.22/760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.67

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