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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.46, 1,155.68 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.46, 1,155.68 and 283.30 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.46 : 1,155.68 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.46/1,155.68 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.46x = 1,155.68 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.46x = 327,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,404.14/770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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