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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.35, 1,147.37 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.35, 1,147.37 and 303.45 is: 454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.35 : 1,147.37 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.35/1,147.37 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.35x = 1,147.37 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.35x = 348,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,169.05/765.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.92

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