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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.04, 1,146.80 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.04, 1,146.80 and 302.40 is: 453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.04 : 1,146.80 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.04/1,146.80 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.04x = 1,146.80 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.04x = 346,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,792.32/765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.30

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