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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.83, 1,052.73 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.83, 1,052.73 and 468 is: 645.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.83 : 1,052.73 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.83/1,052.73 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.83x = 1,052.73 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.83x = 492,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,677.64/762.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.86

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