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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.46, 1,067.42 and 458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.46, 1,067.42 and 458.91 is: 633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.46 : 1,067.42 = 458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.46/1,067.42 = 458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.46x = 1,067.42 × 458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.46x = 489,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,847.42/773.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.32

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