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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.19, 1,184.09 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.19, 1,184.09 and 302.28 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.19 : 1,184.09 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.19/1,184.09 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.19x = 1,184.09 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.19x = 357,920.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,920.77/789.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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