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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769, 1,153.25 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769, 1,153.25 and 306.64 is: 459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769 : 1,153.25 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769/1,153.25 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769x = 1,153.25 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769x = 353,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,625.28/769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.85

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