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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.17, 1,153.47 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.17, 1,153.47 and 307.08 is: 460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.17 : 1,153.47 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.17/1,153.47 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.17x = 1,153.47 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.17x = 354,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,207.57/769.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.51

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