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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760, 1,048.80 and 449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760, 1,048.80 and 449.68 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760 : 1,048.80 = 449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760/1,048.80 = 449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760x = 1,048.80 × 449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760x = 471,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,624.38/760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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