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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.41, 1,154.05 and 307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.41, 1,154.05 and 307.07 is: 460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.41 : 1,154.05 = 307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.41/1,154.05 = 307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.41x = 1,154.05 × 307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.41x = 354,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,366.83/769.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.57

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