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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.17, 1,050.28 and 466.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.17, 1,050.28 and 466.53 is: 643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.17 : 1,050.28 = 466.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.17/1,050.28 = 466.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.17x = 1,050.28 × 466.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.17x = 489,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,985.96/761.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.73

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