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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.49, 1,155.45 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.49, 1,155.45 and 308.13 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.49 : 1,155.45 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.49/1,155.45 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.49x = 1,155.45 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.49x = 356,028.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,028.81/770.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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