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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.53, 1,148.98 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.53, 1,148.98 and 304.11 is: 455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.53 : 1,148.98 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.53/1,148.98 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.53x = 1,148.98 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.53x = 349,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,415.55/766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.84

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