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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 460.50 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 460.50 and 79 is: 118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 460.50 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/460.50 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 460.50 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 36,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,379.50/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.50

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