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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.88, 1,058.80 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.88, 1,058.80 and 456.48 is: 630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.88 : 1,058.80 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.88/1,058.80 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.88x = 1,058.80 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.88x = 483,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,321.02/766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.24

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