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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.48, 1,050.90 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.48, 1,050.90 and 466.76 is: 644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.48 : 1,050.90 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.48/1,050.90 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.48x = 1,050.90 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.48x = 490,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,518.08/761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.16

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