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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,146.52 and 302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,146.52 and 302.41 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,146.52 = 302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,146.52 = 302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,146.52 × 302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 346,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,719.11/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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