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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.04, 1,050.03 and 446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.04, 1,050.03 and 446.27 is: 615.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.04 : 1,050.03 = 446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.04/1,050.03 = 446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.04x = 1,050.03 × 446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.04x = 468,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,591.64/761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.73

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