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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.37, 1,147.20 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.37, 1,147.20 and 302.47 is: 453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.37 : 1,147.20 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.37/1,147.20 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.37x = 1,147.20 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.37x = 346,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,993.58/764.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.96

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