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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.42, 1,053.54 and 448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.42, 1,053.54 and 448.68 is: 619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.42 : 1,053.54 = 448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.42/1,053.54 = 448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.42x = 1,053.54 × 448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.42x = 472,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,702.33/763.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.19

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