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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.22, 1,048.88 and 465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.22, 1,048.88 and 465.46 is: 642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.22 : 1,048.88 = 465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.22/1,048.88 = 465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.22x = 1,048.88 × 465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.22x = 488,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,211.68/760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.20

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