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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768, 1,059.59 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768, 1,059.59 and 469.22 is: 647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768 : 1,059.59 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768/1,059.59 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768x = 1,059.59 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768x = 497,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,173.18/768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.36

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