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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.37, 1,145.70 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.37, 1,145.70 and 301.47 is: 452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.37 : 1,145.70 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.37/1,145.70 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.37x = 1,145.70 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.37x = 345,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,394.18/763.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.46

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