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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,150.43 and 304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,150.43 and 304.79 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,150.43 = 304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,150.43 = 304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,150.43 × 304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 350,639.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,639.56/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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