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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.97, 1,153.23 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.97, 1,153.23 and 306.60 is: 459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.97 : 1,153.23 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.97/1,153.23 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.97x = 1,153.23 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.97x = 353,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,580.32/768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.81

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