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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.22, 1,154.28 and 330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.22, 1,154.28 and 330.46 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.22 : 1,154.28 = 330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.22/1,154.28 = 330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.22x = 1,154.28 × 330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.22x = 381,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,441.72/769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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