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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.21, 1,154.46 and 307.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.21, 1,154.46 and 307.31 is: 461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.21 : 1,154.46 = 307.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.21/1,154.46 = 307.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.21x = 1,154.46 × 307.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.21x = 354,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,774.98/769.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.22

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