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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,146.06 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,146.06 and 301.74 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,146.06 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,146.06 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,146.06 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 345,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,812.14/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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