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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.47, 1,153.76 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.47, 1,153.76 and 307.47 is: 461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.47 : 1,153.76 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.47/1,153.76 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.47x = 1,153.76 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.47x = 354,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,746.56/769.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.02

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