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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.35, 1,050.40 and 462.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.35, 1,050.40 and 462.47 is: 638.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.35 : 1,050.40 = 462.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.35/1,050.40 = 462.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.35x = 1,050.40 × 462.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.35x = 485,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,782.62/761.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.05

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