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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.90, 1,050.14 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.90, 1,050.14 and 466.26 is: 643.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.90 : 1,050.14 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.90/1,050.14 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.90x = 1,050.14 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.90x = 489,638.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,638.28/760.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.50

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