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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.63, 1,152.47 and 330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.63, 1,152.47 and 330.17 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.63 : 1,152.47 = 330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.63/1,152.47 = 330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.63x = 1,152.47 × 330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.63x = 380,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,505.26/768.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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