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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777, 1,164.65 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777, 1,164.65 and 314.49 is: 471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777 : 1,164.65 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777/1,164.65 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777x = 1,164.65 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777x = 366,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,269.21/777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.39

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