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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.46, 1,142.96 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.46, 1,142.96 and 300.08 is: 449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.46 : 1,142.96 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.46/1,142.96 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.46x = 1,142.96 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.46x = 342,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,981.92/762.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.84

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