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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.24, 1,155.06 and 308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.24, 1,155.06 and 308.14 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.24 : 1,155.06 = 308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.24/1,155.06 = 308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.24x = 1,155.06 × 308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.24x = 355,917.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,917.30/770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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