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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.15, 1,145.44 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.15, 1,145.44 and 301.31 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.15 : 1,145.44 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.15/1,145.44 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.15x = 1,145.44 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.15x = 345,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,125.29/764.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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