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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.46, 1,057.65 and 467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.46, 1,057.65 and 467.66 is: 645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.46 : 1,057.65 = 467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.46/1,057.65 = 467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.46x = 1,057.65 × 467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.46x = 494,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,620.60/766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.33

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