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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.30, 1,063.24 and 475.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.30, 1,063.24 and 475.46 is: 656.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.30 : 1,063.24 = 475.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.30/1,063.24 = 475.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.30x = 1,063.24 × 475.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.30x = 505,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,528.09/770.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.27

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