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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.14, 1,050.42 and 446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.14, 1,050.42 and 446.41 is: 616.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.14 : 1,050.42 = 446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.14/1,050.42 = 446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.14x = 1,050.42 × 446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.14x = 468,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,917.99/761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.07

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