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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.01, 1,152.17 and 299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.01, 1,152.17 and 299.45 is: 449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.01 : 1,152.17 = 299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.01/1,152.17 = 299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.01x = 1,152.17 × 299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.01x = 345,018.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,018.69/768.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.24

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