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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.98, 1,145.86 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.98, 1,145.86 and 301.64 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.98 : 1,145.86 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.98/1,145.86 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.98x = 1,145.86 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.98x = 345,630.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,630.73/763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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