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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.58, 1,145.46 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.58, 1,145.46 and 301.34 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.58 : 1,145.46 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.58/1,145.46 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.58x = 1,145.46 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.58x = 345,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,172.92/763.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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