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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.31, 1,057.41 and 451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.31, 1,057.41 and 451.67 is: 623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.31 : 1,057.41 = 451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.31/1,057.41 = 451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.31x = 1,057.41 × 451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.31x = 477,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,595.09/766.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.24

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