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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.31, 1,053.18 and 483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.31, 1,053.18 and 483.05 is: 666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.31 : 1,053.18 = 483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.31/1,053.18 = 483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.31x = 1,053.18 × 483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.31x = 508,733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,733.33/763.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.49

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