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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.83, 1,060.90 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.83, 1,060.90 and 454.01 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.83 : 1,060.90 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.83/1,060.90 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.83x = 1,060.90 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.83x = 481,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,652.77/768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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