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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.01, 1,049.94 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.01, 1,049.94 and 450.51 is: 621.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.01 : 1,049.94 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.01/1,049.94 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.01x = 1,049.94 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.01x = 473,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,008.47/761.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.55

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