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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,053.10 and 468.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,053.10 and 468.10 is: 645.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,053.10 = 468.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,053.10 = 468.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,053.10 × 468.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 492,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,956.11/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.79

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