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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,148.46 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,148.46 and 303.42 is: 454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,148.46 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,148.46 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,148.46 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 348,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,465.73/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.90

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