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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.54, 1,051.06 and 466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.54, 1,051.06 and 466.98 is: 644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.54 : 1,051.06 = 466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.54/1,051.06 = 466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.54x = 1,051.06 × 466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.54x = 490,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,824.00/761.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.52

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