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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.38, 1,054.48 and 469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.38, 1,054.48 and 469.47 is: 647.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.38 : 1,054.48 = 469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.38/1,054.48 = 469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.38x = 1,054.48 × 469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.38x = 495,046.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,046.73/764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.64

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