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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.48, 1,149.69 and 444.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.48, 1,149.69 and 444.10 is: 666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.48 : 1,149.69 = 444.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.48/1,149.69 = 444.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.48x = 1,149.69 × 444.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.48x = 510,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,577.33/766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.13

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