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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.33, 1,061.91 and 454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.33, 1,061.91 and 454.58 is: 627.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.33 : 1,061.91 = 454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.33/1,061.91 = 454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.33x = 1,061.91 × 454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.33x = 482,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,721.72/769.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.46

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