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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.92, 1,152.19 and 306.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.92, 1,152.19 and 306.49 is: 459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.92 : 1,152.19 = 306.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.92/1,152.19 = 306.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.92x = 1,152.19 × 306.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.92x = 353,138.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,138.51/768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.26

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