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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,058.48 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,058.48 and 456.48 is: 629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,058.48 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,058.48 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,058.48 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 483,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,174.95/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.92

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