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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,061.44 and 454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,061.44 and 454.47 is: 627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,061.44 = 454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,061.44 = 454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,061.44 × 454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 482,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,391.50/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.21

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