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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.61, 1,155.47 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.61, 1,155.47 and 308.00 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.61 : 1,155.47 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.61/1,155.47 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.61x = 1,155.47 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.61x = 355,886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,886.11/770.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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