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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.15, 1,049.95 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.15, 1,049.95 and 446.34 is: 615.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.15 : 1,049.95 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.15/1,049.95 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.15x = 1,049.95 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.15x = 468,633.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,633.57/761.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.69

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