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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.08, 1,050.47 and 466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.08, 1,050.47 and 466.51 is: 643.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.08 : 1,050.47 = 466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.08/1,050.47 = 466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.08x = 1,050.47 × 466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.08x = 490,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,052.43/761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.89

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