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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.20, 1,146.25 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.20, 1,146.25 and 302.32 is: 453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.20 : 1,146.25 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.20/1,146.25 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.20x = 1,146.25 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.20x = 346,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,534.30/764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.46

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