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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.24, 1,062.48 and 459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.24, 1,062.48 and 459.68 is: 634.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.24 : 1,062.48 = 459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.24/1,062.48 = 459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.24x = 1,062.48 × 459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.24x = 488,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,400.81/770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.09

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