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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.62, 1,059.33 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.62, 1,059.33 and 457.30 is: 631.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.62 : 1,059.33 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.62/1,059.33 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.62x = 1,059.33 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.62x = 484,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,431.61/767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.08

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