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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,068.12 and 459.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,068.12 and 459.27 is: 633.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,068.12 = 459.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,068.12 = 459.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,068.12 × 459.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 490,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,555.47/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.66

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