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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.30, 1,152.45 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.30, 1,152.45 and 281.46 is: 422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.30 : 1,152.45 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.30/1,152.45 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.30x = 1,152.45 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.30x = 324,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,368.58/768.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.19

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