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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.32, 1,054.44 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.32, 1,054.44 and 449.44 is: 620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.32 : 1,054.44 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.32/1,054.44 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.32x = 1,054.44 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.32x = 473,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,907.51/764.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.04

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