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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.01, 1,050.21 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.01, 1,050.21 and 466.26 is: 643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.01 : 1,050.21 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.01/1,050.21 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.01x = 1,050.21 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.01x = 489,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,670.91/761.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.45

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