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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.46, 1,146.08 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.46, 1,146.08 and 331.31 is: 496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.46 : 1,146.08 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.46/1,146.08 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.46x = 1,146.08 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.46x = 379,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,711.46/764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.71

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