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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.31, 1,145.44 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.31, 1,145.44 and 301.01 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.31 : 1,145.44 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.31/1,145.44 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.31x = 1,145.44 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.31x = 344,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,787.39/763.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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