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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.08, 1,053.10 and 468.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.08, 1,053.10 and 468.34 is: 646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.08 : 1,053.10 = 468.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.08/1,053.10 = 468.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.08x = 1,053.10 × 468.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.08x = 493,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,208.85/763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.34

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