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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.34, 1,159.96 and 310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.34, 1,159.96 and 310.98 is: 466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.34 : 1,159.96 = 310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.34/1,159.96 = 310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.34x = 1,159.96 × 310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.34x = 360,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,724.36/773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.45

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