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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.28, 1,053.35 and 468.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.28, 1,053.35 and 468.49 is: 646.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.28 : 1,053.35 = 468.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.28/1,053.35 = 468.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.28x = 1,053.35 × 468.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.28x = 493,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,483.94/763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.53

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