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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.19, 1,066.83 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.19, 1,066.83 and 458.46 is: 632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.19 : 1,066.83 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.19/1,066.83 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.19x = 1,066.83 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.19x = 489,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,098.88/773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.57

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