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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.91, 1,168.39 and 310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.91, 1,168.39 and 310.47 is: 465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.91 : 1,168.39 = 310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.91/1,168.39 = 310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.91x = 1,168.39 × 310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.91x = 362,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,744.20/778.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.71

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