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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.66, 1,149.17 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.66, 1,149.17 and 304.24 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.66 : 1,149.17 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.66/1,149.17 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.66x = 1,149.17 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.66x = 349,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,616.21/766.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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