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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.05, 1,184.04 and 302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.05, 1,184.04 and 302.51 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.05 : 1,184.04 = 302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.05/1,184.04 = 302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.05x = 1,184.04 × 302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.05x = 358,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,178.02/789.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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