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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.18, 1,048.85 and 449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.18, 1,048.85 and 449.54 is: 620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.18 : 1,048.85 = 449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.18/1,048.85 = 449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.18x = 1,048.85 × 449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.18x = 471,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,500.03/760.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.25

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