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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.32, 1,050.28 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.32, 1,050.28 and 446.56 is: 616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.32 : 1,050.28 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.32/1,050.28 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.32x = 1,050.28 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.32x = 469,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,013.04/761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.05

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