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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.18, 1,053.21 and 448.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.18, 1,053.21 and 448.42 is: 618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.18 : 1,053.21 = 448.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.18/1,053.21 = 448.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.18x = 1,053.21 × 448.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.18x = 472,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,280.43/763.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.83

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