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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.82, 1,146 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.82, 1,146 and 331.01 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.82 : 1,146 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.82/1,146 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.82x = 1,146 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.82x = 379,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,337.46/763.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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