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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.44, 1,053.33 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.44, 1,053.33 and 448.58 is: 618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.44 : 1,053.33 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.44/1,053.33 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.44x = 1,053.33 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.44x = 472,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,504.97/763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.92

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