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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.22, 1,184.00 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.22, 1,184.00 and 302.27 is: 453.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.22 : 1,184.00 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.22/1,184.00 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.22x = 1,184.00 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.22x = 357,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,893.21/789.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.48

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