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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.04, 1,059.76 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.04, 1,059.76 and 453.28 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.04 : 1,059.76 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.04/1,059.76 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.04x = 1,059.76 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.04x = 480,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,364.23/768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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