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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.17, 1,050.66 and 466.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.17, 1,050.66 and 466.57 is: 644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.17 : 1,050.66 = 466.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.17/1,050.66 = 466.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.17x = 1,050.66 × 466.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.17x = 490,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,206.44/761.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.02

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