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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.08, 1,183.74 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.08, 1,183.74 and 302.80 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.08 : 1,183.74 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.08/1,183.74 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.08x = 1,183.74 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.08x = 358,436.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,436.47/789.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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