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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.33, 1,054.62 and 449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.33, 1,054.62 and 449.51 is: 620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.33 : 1,054.62 = 449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.33/1,054.62 = 449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.33x = 1,054.62 × 449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.33x = 474,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,056.96/764.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.23

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