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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.44, 1,145.52 and 330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.44, 1,145.52 and 330.88 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.44 : 1,145.52 = 330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.44/1,145.52 = 330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.44x = 1,145.52 × 330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.44x = 379,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,029.66/763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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