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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.00, 1,158.00 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.00, 1,158.00 and 310.30 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.00 : 1,158.00 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.00/1,158.00 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.00x = 1,158.00 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.00x = 359,323.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,323.34/772.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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