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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.63, 461.44 and 79.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.63, 461.44 and 79.63 is: 119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.63 : 461.44 = 79.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.63/461.44 = 79.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.63x = 461.44 × 79.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.63x = 36,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,741.96/307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.44

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