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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.05, 1,149.57 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.05, 1,149.57 and 304.58 is: 456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.05 : 1,149.57 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.05/1,149.57 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.05x = 1,149.57 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.05x = 350,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,136.03/767.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.47

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