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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.32, 1,155.02 and 308.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.32, 1,155.02 and 308.31 is: 462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.32 : 1,155.02 = 308.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.32/1,155.02 = 308.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.32x = 1,155.02 × 308.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.32x = 356,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,108.96/770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.29

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