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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.19, 1,050.46 and 446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.19, 1,050.46 and 446.69 is: 616.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.19 : 1,050.46 = 446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.19/1,050.46 = 446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.19x = 1,050.46 × 446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.19x = 469,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,231.49/761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.44

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