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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.17, 1,145.04 and 301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.17, 1,145.04 and 301.27 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.17 : 1,145.04 = 301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.17/1,145.04 = 301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.17x = 1,145.04 × 301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.17x = 344,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,960.48/763.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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