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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.02, 1,145.67 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.02, 1,145.67 and 331 is: 496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.02 : 1,145.67 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.02/1,145.67 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.02x = 1,145.67 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.02x = 379,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,216.77/764.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.34

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