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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.73, 1,147.09 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.73, 1,147.09 and 302.27 is: 453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.73 : 1,147.09 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.73/1,147.09 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.73x = 1,147.09 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.73x = 346,731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,731.65/764.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.40

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