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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.51, 1,144.44 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.51, 1,144.44 and 416.44 is: 624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.51 : 1,144.44 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.51/1,144.44 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.51x = 1,144.44 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.51x = 476,590.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,590.59/763.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.21

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