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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,147.37 and 302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,147.37 and 302.33 is: 453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,147.37 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,147.37 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,147.37 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 346,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,885.73/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.66

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