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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.04, 1,146.88 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.04, 1,146.88 and 303.16 is: 454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.04 : 1,146.88 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.04/1,146.88 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.04x = 1,146.88 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.04x = 347,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,688.14/765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.47

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