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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.61, 1,050.99 and 446.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.61, 1,050.99 and 446.83 is: 616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.61 : 1,050.99 = 446.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.61/1,050.99 = 446.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.61x = 1,050.99 × 446.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.61x = 469,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,613.86/761.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.61

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