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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.99, 1,147.49 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.99, 1,147.49 and 302.99 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.99 : 1,147.49 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.99/1,147.49 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.99x = 1,147.49 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.99x = 347,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,679.19/764.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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