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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.19, 1,053.12 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.19, 1,053.12 and 448.44 is: 618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.19 : 1,053.12 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.19/1,053.12 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.19x = 1,053.12 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.19x = 472,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,261.13/763.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.80

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