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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.27, 1,050.57 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.27, 1,050.57 and 466.83 is: 644.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.27 : 1,050.57 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.27/1,050.57 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.27x = 1,050.57 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.27x = 490,437.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,437.59/761.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.24

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