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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.15, 1,052.71 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.15, 1,052.71 and 448.34 is: 618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.15 : 1,052.71 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.15/1,052.71 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.15x = 1,052.71 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.15x = 471,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,972.00/763.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.45

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