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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.82, 1,146.44 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.82, 1,146.44 and 301.91 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.82 : 1,146.44 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.82/1,146.44 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.82x = 1,146.44 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.82x = 346,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,123.06/763.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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