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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.30, 1,059.23 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.30, 1,059.23 and 452.46 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.30 : 1,059.23 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.30/1,059.23 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.30x = 1,059.23 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.30x = 479,251.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,251.65/767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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