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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.06, 1,058.47 and 456.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.06, 1,058.47 and 456.50 is: 629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.06 : 1,058.47 = 456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.06/1,058.47 = 456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.06x = 1,058.47 × 456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.06x = 483,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,191.56/767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.93

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