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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.48, 1,049.16 and 480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.48, 1,049.16 and 480.64 is: 663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.48 : 1,049.16 = 480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.48/1,049.16 = 480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.48x = 1,049.16 × 480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.48x = 504,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,268.26/760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.09

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