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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.19, 1,050.14 and 466.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.19, 1,050.14 and 466.35 is: 643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.19 : 1,050.14 = 466.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.19/1,050.14 = 466.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.19x = 1,050.14 × 466.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.19x = 489,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,732.79/761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.38

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