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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.43, 1,155.45 and 331.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.43, 1,155.45 and 331.67 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.43 : 1,155.45 = 331.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.43/1,155.45 = 331.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.43x = 1,155.45 × 331.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.43x = 383,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,228.10/770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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