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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.30, 1,066.62 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.30, 1,066.62 and 458.48 is: 632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.30 : 1,066.62 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.30/1,066.62 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.30x = 1,066.62 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.30x = 489,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,023.94/773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.39

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