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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,053.36 and 468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,053.36 and 468.68 is: 647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,053.36 = 468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,053.36 = 468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,053.36 × 468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 493,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,683.50/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.01

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