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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.28, 1,182.96 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.28, 1,182.96 and 302 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.28 : 1,182.96 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.28/1,182.96 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.28x = 1,182.96 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.28x = 357,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,253.92/789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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