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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.01, 1,154.91 and 308.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.01, 1,154.91 and 308.05 is: 462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.01 : 1,154.91 = 308.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.01/1,154.91 = 308.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.01x = 1,154.91 × 308.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.01x = 355,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,773.06/770.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.04

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