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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.92, 1,050.30 and 466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.92, 1,050.30 and 466.32 is: 643.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.92 : 1,050.30 = 466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.92/1,050.30 = 466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.92x = 1,050.30 × 466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.92x = 489,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,775.90/760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.66

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