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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.33, 1,050.48 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.33, 1,050.48 and 462.51 is: 638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.33 : 1,050.48 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.33/1,050.48 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.33x = 1,050.48 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.33x = 485,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,857.50/761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.17

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