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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.02, 1,146.74 and 302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.02, 1,146.74 and 302.70 is: 453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.02 : 1,146.74 = 302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.02/1,146.74 = 302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.02x = 1,146.74 × 302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.02x = 347,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,116.68/765.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.74

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