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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.13, 1,050.17 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.13, 1,050.17 and 446.31 is: 615.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.13 : 1,050.17 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.13/1,050.17 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.13x = 1,050.17 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.13x = 468,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,699.14/761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.79

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