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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.53, 1,153.06 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.53, 1,153.06 and 306.60 is: 460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.53 : 1,153.06 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.53/1,153.06 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.53x = 1,153.06 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.53x = 353,530.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,530.45/768.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.01

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