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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.58, 1,146.11 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.58, 1,146.11 and 302.11 is: 452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.58 : 1,146.11 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.58/1,146.11 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.58x = 1,146.11 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.58x = 346,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,246.92/764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.86

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