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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.87, 1,050.51 and 466.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.87, 1,050.51 and 466.57 is: 644.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.87 : 1,050.51 = 466.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.87/1,050.51 = 466.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.87x = 1,050.51 × 466.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.87x = 490,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,136.45/760.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.18

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