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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.51, 1,051.00 and 446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.51, 1,051.00 and 446.76 is: 616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.51 : 1,051.00 = 446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.51/1,051.00 = 446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.51x = 1,051.00 × 446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.51x = 469,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,543.64/761.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.59

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