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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.42, 1,153.94 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.42, 1,153.94 and 307.04 is: 460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.42 : 1,153.94 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.42/1,153.94 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.42x = 1,153.94 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.42x = 354,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,305.74/769.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.48

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