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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.09, 1,066.62 and 458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.09, 1,066.62 and 458.41 is: 632.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.09 : 1,066.62 = 458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.09/1,066.62 = 458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.09x = 1,066.62 × 458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.09x = 488,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,947.75/773.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.46

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