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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.27, 1,048.65 and 449.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.27, 1,048.65 and 449.59 is: 620.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.27 : 1,048.65 = 449.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.27/1,048.65 = 449.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.27x = 1,048.65 × 449.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.27x = 471,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,462.55/760.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.13

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