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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.30, 1,052.19 and 467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.30, 1,052.19 and 467.46 is: 645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.30 : 1,052.19 = 467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.30/1,052.19 = 467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.30x = 1,052.19 × 467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.30x = 491,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,856.74/762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.23

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