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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.70, 1,150.71 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.70, 1,150.71 and 304.81 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.70 : 1,150.71 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.70/1,150.71 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.70x = 1,150.71 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.70x = 350,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,743.14/766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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