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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,052.76 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,052.76 and 464.16 is: 640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,052.76 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,052.76 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,052.76 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 488,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,649.08/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.41

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