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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.18, 1,150.03 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.18, 1,150.03 and 304.81 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.18 : 1,150.03 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.18/1,150.03 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.18x = 1,150.03 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.18x = 350,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,533.37/767.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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