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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.46, 1,154.97 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.46, 1,154.97 and 308.01 is: 461.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.46 : 1,154.97 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.46/1,154.97 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.46x = 1,154.97 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.46x = 355,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,742.31/770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.73

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