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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.93, 1,151.69 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.93, 1,151.69 and 305.64 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.93 : 1,151.69 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.93/1,151.69 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.93x = 1,151.69 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.93x = 352,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,001.00/767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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