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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,150.58 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,150.58 and 304.94 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,150.58 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,150.58 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,150.58 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 350,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,857.87/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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