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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.46, 1,148.18 and 457.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.46, 1,148.18 and 457.45 is: 685.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.46 : 1,148.18 = 457.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.46/1,148.18 = 457.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.46x = 1,148.18 × 457.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.46x = 525,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,229.78/766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.26

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