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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.80, 1,146.74 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.80, 1,146.74 and 302.04 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.80 : 1,146.74 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.80/1,146.74 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.80x = 1,146.74 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.80x = 346,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,361.35/764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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