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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.47, 1,151.19 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.47, 1,151.19 and 304.98 is: 457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.47 : 1,151.19 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.47/1,151.19 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.47x = 1,151.19 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.47x = 351,089.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,089.93/767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.46

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