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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.31, 1,062.81 and 455.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.31, 1,062.81 and 455.49 is: 628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.31 : 1,062.81 = 455.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.31/1,062.81 = 455.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.31x = 1,062.81 × 455.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.31x = 484,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,099.33/770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.45

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