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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.00, 1,149.71 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.00, 1,149.71 and 304.61 is: 456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.00 : 1,149.71 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.00/1,149.71 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.00x = 1,149.71 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.00x = 350,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,205.89/767.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.59

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