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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.15, 1,059.69 and 453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.15, 1,059.69 and 453.32 is: 625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.15 : 1,059.69 = 453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.15/1,059.69 = 453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.15x = 1,059.69 × 453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.15x = 480,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,373.37/768.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.36

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