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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.46, 1,054.20 and 468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.46, 1,054.20 and 468.90 is: 647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.46 : 1,054.20 = 468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.46/1,054.20 = 468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.46x = 1,054.20 × 468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.46x = 494,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,314.38/763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.47

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