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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.56, 1,060.46 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.56, 1,060.46 and 453.80 is: 626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.56 : 1,060.46 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.56/1,060.46 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.56x = 1,060.46 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.56x = 481,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,238.83/768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.16

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