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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.27, 1,064.37 and 456.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.27, 1,064.37 and 456.49 is: 629.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.27 : 1,064.37 = 456.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.27/1,064.37 = 456.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.27x = 1,064.37 × 456.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.27x = 485,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,874.26/771.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.97

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