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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.28, 1,154.61 and 307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.28, 1,154.61 and 307.95 is: 461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.28 : 1,154.61 = 307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.28/1,154.61 = 307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.28x = 1,154.61 × 307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.28x = 355,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,562.15/770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.60

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