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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.61, 1,147.37 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.61, 1,147.37 and 302.44 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.61 : 1,147.37 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.61/1,147.37 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.61x = 1,147.37 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.61x = 347,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,010.58/764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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