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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.66, 1,050.83 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.66, 1,050.83 and 446.82 is: 616.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.66 : 1,050.83 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.66/1,050.83 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.66x = 1,050.83 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.66x = 469,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,526.61/761.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.46

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