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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.66, 1,052.31 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.66, 1,052.31 and 467.40 is: 644.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.66 : 1,052.31 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.66/1,052.31 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.66x = 1,052.31 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.66x = 491,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,849.69/762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.91

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