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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.12, 1,058.48 and 468.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.12, 1,058.48 and 468.30 is: 646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.12 : 1,058.48 = 468.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.12/1,058.48 = 468.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.12x = 1,058.48 × 468.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.12x = 495,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,683.84/767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.17

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