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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.09, 1,150.38 and 304.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.09, 1,150.38 and 304.73 is: 456.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.09 : 1,150.38 = 304.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.09/1,150.38 = 304.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.09x = 1,150.38 × 304.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.09x = 350,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,553.86/767.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.99

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