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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.28, 1,053.36 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.28, 1,053.36 and 468.80 is: 646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.28 : 1,053.36 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.28/1,053.36 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.28x = 1,053.36 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.28x = 493,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,815.17/763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.96

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