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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.47, 1,052.46 and 483.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.47, 1,052.46 and 483.17 is: 666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.47 : 1,052.46 = 483.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.47/1,052.46 = 483.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.47x = 1,052.46 × 483.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.47x = 508,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,517.10/762.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.93

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