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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.45, 1,148.33 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.45, 1,148.33 and 303.14 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.45 : 1,148.33 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.45/1,148.33 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.45x = 1,148.33 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.45x = 348,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,106.68/765.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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