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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.65, 1,053.50 and 449.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.65, 1,053.50 and 449.01 is: 619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.65 : 1,053.50 = 449.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.65/1,053.50 = 449.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.65x = 1,053.50 × 449.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.65x = 473,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,032.04/763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.44

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