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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.71, 1,144.89 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.71, 1,144.89 and 330.63 is: 495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.71 : 1,144.89 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.71/1,144.89 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.71x = 1,144.89 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.71x = 378,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,534.98/763.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.65

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