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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,146.66 and 454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,146.66 and 454.92 is: 683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,146.66 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,146.66 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,146.66 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 521,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,638.57/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.65

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