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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.71, 1,149.28 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.71, 1,149.28 and 304.36 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.71 : 1,149.28 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.71/1,149.28 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.71x = 1,149.28 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.71x = 349,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,791.23/766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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