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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.50, 1,146.17 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.50, 1,146.17 and 302.03 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.50 : 1,146.17 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.50/1,146.17 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.50x = 1,146.17 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.50x = 346,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,177.73/764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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