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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.69, 1,060.70 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.69, 1,060.70 and 454.01 is: 626.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.69 : 1,060.70 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.69/1,060.70 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.69x = 1,060.70 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.69x = 481,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,560.83/768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.47

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