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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.44, 1,049.27 and 480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.44, 1,049.27 and 480.48 is: 662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.44 : 1,049.27 = 480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.44/1,049.27 = 480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.44x = 1,049.27 × 480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.44x = 504,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,153.25/760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.98

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