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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,058.55 and 456.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,058.55 and 456.57 is: 630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,058.55 = 456.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,058.55 = 456.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,058.55 × 456.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 483,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,302.17/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.06

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