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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.24, 1,150.08 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.24, 1,150.08 and 304.83 is: 456.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.24 : 1,150.08 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.24/1,150.08 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.24x = 1,150.08 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.24x = 350,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,578.89/767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.94

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