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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770, 1,062.72 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770, 1,062.72 and 459.44 is: 634.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770 : 1,062.72 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770/1,062.72 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770x = 1,062.72 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770x = 488,256.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,256.08/770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.10

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