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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767, 1,058.64 and 456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767, 1,058.64 and 456.68 is: 630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767 : 1,058.64 = 456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767/1,058.64 = 456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767x = 1,058.64 × 456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767x = 483,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,459.72/767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.33

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