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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.30, 1,144.49 and 300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.30, 1,144.49 and 300.54 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.30 : 1,144.49 = 300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.30/1,144.49 = 300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.30x = 1,144.49 × 300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.30x = 343,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,965.02/763.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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