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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.35, 1,050.68 and 446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.35, 1,050.68 and 446.80 is: 616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.35 : 1,050.68 = 446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.35/1,050.68 = 446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.35x = 1,050.68 × 446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.35x = 469,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,443.82/761.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.59

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