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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.68, 1,053.90 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.68, 1,053.90 and 453 is: 625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.68 : 1,053.90 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.68/1,053.90 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.68x = 1,053.90 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.68x = 477,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,416.70/763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.15

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