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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.85, 1,144.46 and 300.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.85, 1,144.46 and 300.67 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.85 : 1,144.46 = 300.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.85/1,144.46 = 300.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.85x = 1,144.46 × 300.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.85x = 344,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,104.79/762.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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