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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.50, 1,049.52 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.50, 1,049.52 and 450.18 is: 621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.50 : 1,049.52 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.50/1,049.52 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.50x = 1,049.52 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.50x = 472,472.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,472.91/760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.27

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