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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 461.39 and 76.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 461.39 and 76.49 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 461.39 = 76.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/461.39 = 76.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 461.39 × 76.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 35,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,291.72/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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