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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,064.01 and 460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,064.01 and 460.68 is: 635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,064.01 = 460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,064.01 = 460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,064.01 × 460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 490,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,168.13/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.76

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