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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.48, 1,145.92 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.48, 1,145.92 and 331.20 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.48 : 1,145.92 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.48/1,145.92 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.48x = 1,145.92 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.48x = 379,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,528.70/764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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