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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.61, 1,051.17 and 446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.61, 1,051.17 and 446.90 is: 616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.61 : 1,051.17 = 446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.61/1,051.17 = 446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.61x = 1,051.17 × 446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.61x = 469,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,762.62/761.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.80

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