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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.32, 1,144.30 and 300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.32, 1,144.30 and 300.99 is: 451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.32 : 1,144.30 = 300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.32/1,144.30 = 300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.32x = 1,144.30 × 300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.32x = 344,422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,422.86/763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.22

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