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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.97, 1,146.81 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.97, 1,146.81 and 303.08 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.97 : 1,146.81 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.97/1,146.81 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.97x = 1,146.81 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.97x = 347,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,568.30/764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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