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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.66, 1,145.16 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.66, 1,145.16 and 330.66 is: 496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.66 : 1,145.16 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.66/1,145.16 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.66x = 1,145.16 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.66x = 378,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,658.61/762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.50

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