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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.28, 1,054.59 and 449.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.28, 1,054.59 and 449.49 is: 620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.28 : 1,054.59 = 449.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.28/1,054.59 = 449.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.28x = 1,054.59 × 449.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.28x = 474,029.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,029.93/764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.23

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