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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.99, 1,153.50 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.99, 1,153.50 and 307.02 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.99 : 1,153.50 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.99/1,153.50 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.99x = 1,153.50 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.99x = 354,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,147.57/768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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