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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.30, 1,064.62 and 476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.30, 1,064.62 and 476.46 is: 657.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.30 : 1,064.62 = 476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.30/1,064.62 = 476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.30x = 1,064.62 × 476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.30x = 507,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,248.85/771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.65

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