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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,158 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,158 and 309.68 is: 464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,158 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,158 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,158 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 358,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,609.44/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.51

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