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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.86, 1,155.44 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.86, 1,155.44 and 308.51 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.86 : 1,155.44 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.86/1,155.44 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.86x = 1,155.44 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.86x = 356,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,459.79/770.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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