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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.70, 1,146.33 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.70, 1,146.33 and 302.39 is: 453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.70 : 1,146.33 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.70/1,146.33 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.70x = 1,146.33 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.70x = 346,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,638.73/764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.30

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