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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.22, 1,049.90 and 466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.22, 1,049.90 and 466.24 is: 643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.22 : 1,049.90 = 466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.22/1,049.90 = 466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.22x = 1,049.90 × 466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.22x = 489,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,505.38/761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.05

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