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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.45, 1,150.86 and 305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.45, 1,150.86 and 305.09 is: 457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.45 : 1,150.86 = 305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.45/1,150.86 = 305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.45x = 1,150.86 × 305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.45x = 351,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,117.10/767.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.51

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