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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.96, 1,152.72 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.96, 1,152.72 and 306.51 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.96 : 1,152.72 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.96/1,152.72 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.96x = 1,152.72 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.96x = 353,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,320.21/768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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