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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.91, 1,151.19 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.91, 1,151.19 and 305.46 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.91 : 1,151.19 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.91/1,151.19 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.91x = 1,151.19 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.91x = 351,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,642.50/767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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