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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.70, 1,149.75 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.70, 1,149.75 and 304.34 is: 456.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.70 : 1,149.75 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.70/1,149.75 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.70x = 1,149.75 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.70x = 349,914.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,914.92/766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.39

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