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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.88, 1,146.75 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.88, 1,146.75 and 302.50 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.88 : 1,146.75 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.88/1,146.75 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.88x = 1,146.75 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.88x = 346,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,891.88/764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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