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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.31, 1,146.94 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.31, 1,146.94 and 302.01 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.31 : 1,146.94 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.31/1,146.94 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.31x = 1,146.94 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.31x = 346,387.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,387.35/764.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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