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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.44, 1,145.12 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.44, 1,145.12 and 330.54 is: 495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.44 : 1,145.12 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.44/1,145.12 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.44x = 1,145.12 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.44x = 378,506.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,506.31/763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.79

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