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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.09, 1,053.08 and 468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.09, 1,053.08 and 468.25 is: 646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.09 : 1,053.08 = 468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.09/1,053.08 = 468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.09x = 1,053.08 × 468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.09x = 493,104.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,104.71/763.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.19

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