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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.34, 1,152.34 and 306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.34, 1,152.34 and 306.03 is: 458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.34 : 1,152.34 = 306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.34/1,152.34 = 306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.34x = 1,152.34 × 306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.34x = 352,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,650.61/768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.98

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