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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.67, 1,151.90 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.67, 1,151.90 and 305.56 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.67 : 1,151.90 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.67/1,151.90 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.67x = 1,151.90 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.67x = 351,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,974.56/767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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