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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.59, 1,144.77 and 330.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.59, 1,144.77 and 330.45 is: 495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.59 : 1,144.77 = 330.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.59/1,144.77 = 330.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.59x = 1,144.77 × 330.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.59x = 378,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,289.25/763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.41

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