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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.95, 1,145.88 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.95, 1,145.88 and 302.10 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.95 : 1,145.88 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.95/1,145.88 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.95x = 1,145.88 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.95x = 346,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,170.35/763.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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