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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.01, 1,183.11 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.01, 1,183.11 and 302 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.01 : 1,183.11 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.01/1,183.11 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.01x = 1,183.11 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.01x = 357,299.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,299.22/789.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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