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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.65, 1,146.19 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.65, 1,146.19 and 301.81 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.65 : 1,146.19 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.65/1,146.19 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.65x = 1,146.19 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.65x = 345,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,924.36/764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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