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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.66, 1,146.30 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.66, 1,146.30 and 331.12 is: 497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.66 : 1,146.30 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.66/1,146.30 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.66x = 1,146.30 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.66x = 379,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,555.47/763.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.02

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