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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.32, 1,054.46 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.32, 1,054.46 and 469.48 is: 647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.32 : 1,054.46 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.32/1,054.46 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.32x = 1,054.46 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.32x = 495,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,047.88/764.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.70

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