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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,149.92 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,149.92 and 304.32 is: 456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,149.92 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,149.92 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,149.92 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 349,943.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,943.65/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.15

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