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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.46, 1,145.20 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.46, 1,145.20 and 301.22 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.46 : 1,145.20 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.46/1,145.20 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.46x = 1,145.20 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.46x = 344,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,955.64/763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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