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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.30, 1,053.35 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.30, 1,053.35 and 452.80 is: 624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.30 : 1,053.35 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.30/1,053.35 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.30x = 1,053.35 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.30x = 476,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,952.75/763.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.86

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