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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.65, 1,149.98 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.65, 1,149.98 and 304.65 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.65 : 1,149.98 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.65/1,149.98 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.65x = 1,149.98 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.65x = 350,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,341.60/766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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