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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.26, 1,049.18 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.26, 1,049.18 and 449.76 is: 620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.26 : 1,049.18 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.26/1,049.18 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.26x = 1,049.18 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.26x = 471,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,876.95/760.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.68

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