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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.97, 1,151.31 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.97, 1,151.31 and 306.09 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.97 : 1,151.31 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.97/1,151.31 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.97x = 1,151.31 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.97x = 352,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,404.48/767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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