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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.14, 1,058.74 and 468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.14, 1,058.74 and 468.40 is: 646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.14 : 1,058.74 = 468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.14/1,058.74 = 468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.14x = 1,058.74 × 468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.14x = 495,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,913.82/767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.44

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