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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.15, 1,150.60 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.15, 1,150.60 and 304.90 is: 457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.15 : 1,150.60 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.15/1,150.60 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.15x = 1,150.60 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.15x = 350,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,810.66/767.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.29

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