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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 457.12 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 457.12 and 76.76 is: 115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 457.12 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/457.12 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 457.12 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 35,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,088.53/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.13

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