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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.53, 1,053.34 and 448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.53, 1,053.34 and 448.66 is: 618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.53 : 1,053.34 = 448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.53/1,053.34 = 448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.53x = 1,053.34 × 448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.53x = 472,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,591.52/763.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.96

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