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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,062.62 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,062.62 and 459.48 is: 634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,062.62 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,062.62 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,062.62 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 488,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,252.64/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.06

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