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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.32, 1,051.72 and 463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.32, 1,051.72 and 463.48 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.32 : 1,051.72 = 463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.32/1,051.72 = 463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.32x = 1,051.72 × 463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.32x = 487,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,447.40/762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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