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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.36, 1,136.82 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.36, 1,136.82 and 450.30 is: 675.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.36 : 1,136.82 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.36/1,136.82 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.36x = 1,136.82 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.36x = 511,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,910.05/758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.02

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