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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.42, 1,050.77 and 446.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.42, 1,050.77 and 446.67 is: 616.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.42 : 1,050.77 = 446.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.42/1,050.77 = 446.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.42x = 1,050.77 × 446.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.42x = 469,348.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,348.55/761.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.41

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