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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.96, 1,146.66 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.96, 1,146.66 and 302.49 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.96 : 1,146.66 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.96/1,146.66 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.96x = 1,146.66 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.96x = 346,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,853.18/764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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