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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.49, 1,156.55 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.49, 1,156.55 and 308.25 is: 462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.49 : 1,156.55 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.49/1,156.55 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.49x = 1,156.55 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.49x = 356,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,505.00/770.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.70

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