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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.22, 1,054.43 and 449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.22, 1,054.43 and 449.50 is: 620.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.22 : 1,054.43 = 449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.22/1,054.43 = 449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.22x = 1,054.43 × 449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.22x = 473,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,964.77/764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.19

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