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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.14, 1,154.50 and 307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.14, 1,154.50 and 307.63 is: 461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.14 : 1,154.50 = 307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.14/1,154.50 = 307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.14x = 1,154.50 × 307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.14x = 355,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,161.24/770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.16

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