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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.47, 1,053.84 and 484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.47, 1,053.84 and 484.17 is: 668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.47 : 1,053.84 = 484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.47/1,053.84 = 484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.47x = 1,053.84 × 484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.47x = 510,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,237.71/763.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.31

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