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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768, 1,152.03 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768, 1,152.03 and 306 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768 : 1,152.03 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768/1,152.03 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768x = 1,152.03 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768x = 352,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,521.18/768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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