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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.47, 1,053.63 and 448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.47, 1,053.63 and 448.83 is: 619.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.47 : 1,053.63 = 448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.47/1,053.63 = 448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.47x = 1,053.63 × 448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.47x = 472,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,900.75/763.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.41

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