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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.67, 1,150.40 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.67, 1,150.40 and 304.56 is: 457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.67 : 1,150.40 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.67/1,150.40 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.67x = 1,150.40 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.67x = 350,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,366.59/766.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.00

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