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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.48, 1,060.47 and 449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.48, 1,060.47 and 449.50 is: 620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.48 : 1,060.47 = 449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.48/1,060.47 = 449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.48x = 1,060.47 × 449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.48x = 476,681.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,681.27/768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.29

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