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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.46, 1,149.36 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.46, 1,149.36 and 304.16 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.46 : 1,149.36 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.46/1,149.36 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.46x = 1,149.36 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.46x = 349,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,589.34/766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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