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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.05, 1,148.07 and 303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.05, 1,148.07 and 303.58 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.05 : 1,148.07 = 303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.05/1,148.07 = 303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.05x = 1,148.07 × 303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.05x = 348,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,529.34/766.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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