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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.49, 1,150.95 and 305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.49, 1,150.95 and 305.13 is: 457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.49 : 1,150.95 = 305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.49/1,150.95 = 305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.49x = 1,150.95 × 305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.49x = 351,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,189.37/767.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.58

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