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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.32, 1,053.06 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.32, 1,053.06 and 448.44 is: 618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.32 : 1,053.06 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.32/1,053.06 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.32x = 1,053.06 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.32x = 472,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,234.23/763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.66

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