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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.99, 1,151.30 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.99, 1,151.30 and 304.75 is: 457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.99 : 1,151.30 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.99/1,151.30 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.99x = 1,151.30 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.99x = 350,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,858.68/766.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.45

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