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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.19, 1,054.50 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.19, 1,054.50 and 449.44 is: 620.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.19 : 1,054.50 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.19/1,054.50 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.19x = 1,054.50 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.19x = 473,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,934.48/764.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.18

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