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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,053.49 and 468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,053.49 and 468.83 is: 646.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,053.49 = 468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,053.49 = 468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,053.49 × 468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 493,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,907.09/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.85

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