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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.49, 1,146.45 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.49, 1,146.45 and 302.13 is: 453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.49 : 1,146.45 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.49/1,146.45 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.49x = 1,146.45 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.49x = 346,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,376.94/764.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.08

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