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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,144.60 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,144.60 and 301.10 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,144.60 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,144.60 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,144.60 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 344,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,632.58/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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