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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.32, 1,059.01 and 468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.32, 1,059.01 and 468.51 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.32 : 1,059.01 = 468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.32/1,059.01 = 468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.32x = 1,059.01 × 468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.32x = 496,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,150.75/767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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