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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.97, 1,152.79 and 306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.97, 1,152.79 and 306.46 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.97 : 1,152.79 = 306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.97/1,152.79 = 306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.97x = 1,152.79 × 306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.97x = 353,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,284.02/768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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