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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.44, 1,064.35 and 456.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.44, 1,064.35 and 456.73 is: 630.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.44 : 1,064.35 = 456.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.44/1,064.35 = 456.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.44x = 1,064.35 × 456.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.44x = 486,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,120.58/771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.15

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