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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.41, 1,048.83 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.41, 1,048.83 and 449.73 is: 620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.41 : 1,048.83 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.41/1,048.83 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.41x = 1,048.83 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.41x = 471,690.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,690.32/760.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.31

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