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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.44, 1,182.65 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.44, 1,182.65 and 301.38 is: 452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.44 : 1,182.65 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.44/1,182.65 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.44x = 1,182.65 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.44x = 356,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,422.81/788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.06

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