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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.64, 1,153.13 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.64, 1,153.13 and 306.44 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.64 : 1,153.13 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.64/1,153.13 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.64x = 1,153.13 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.64x = 353,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,365.16/768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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