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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.21, 1,052.66 and 468.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.21, 1,052.66 and 468.67 is: 646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.21 : 1,052.66 = 468.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.21/1,052.66 = 468.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.21x = 1,052.66 × 468.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.21x = 493,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,350.16/763.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.41

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