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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.08, 1,059.88 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.08, 1,059.88 and 453.28 is: 625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.08 : 1,059.88 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.08/1,059.88 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.08x = 1,059.88 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.08x = 480,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,422.41/768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.48

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