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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.30, 1,149.03 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.30, 1,149.03 and 303.61 is: 455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.30 : 1,149.03 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.30/1,149.03 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.30x = 1,149.03 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.30x = 348,857.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,857.00/766.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.25

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