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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.03, 1,151.18 and 305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.03, 1,151.18 and 305.68 is: 458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.03 : 1,151.18 = 305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.03/1,151.18 = 305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.03x = 1,151.18 × 305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.03x = 351,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,888.30/768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.17

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