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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.80, 1,152.10 and 329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.80, 1,152.10 and 329.45 is: 493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.80 : 1,152.10 = 329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.80/1,152.10 = 329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.80x = 1,152.10 × 329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.80x = 379,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,552.76/768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.69

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