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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.90, 1,055.49 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.90, 1,055.49 and 450.36 is: 621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.90 : 1,055.49 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.90/1,055.49 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.90x = 1,055.49 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.90x = 475,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,350.48/764.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.46

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