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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.30, 1,150.53 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.30, 1,150.53 and 304.61 is: 456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.30 : 1,150.53 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.30/1,150.53 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.30x = 1,150.53 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.30x = 350,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,462.94/767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.75

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