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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,063.98 and 456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,063.98 and 456.46 is: 629.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,063.98 = 456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,063.98 = 456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,063.98 × 456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 485,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,664.31/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.98

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