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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.53, 1,053.66 and 448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.53, 1,053.66 and 448.83 is: 619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.53 : 1,053.66 = 448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.53/1,053.66 = 448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.53x = 1,053.66 × 448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.53x = 472,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,910.83/763.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.38

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