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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.49, 1,132.94 and 304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.49, 1,132.94 and 304.55 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.49 : 1,132.94 = 304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.49/1,132.94 = 304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.49x = 1,132.94 × 304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.49x = 345,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,036.88/755.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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