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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.83, 1,144.98 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.83, 1,144.98 and 301.36 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.83 : 1,144.98 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.83/1,144.98 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.83x = 1,144.98 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.83x = 345,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,048.31/763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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