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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.30, 1,184.01 and 302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.30, 1,184.01 and 302.35 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.30 : 1,184.01 = 302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.30/1,184.01 = 302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.30x = 1,184.01 × 302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.30x = 357,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,985.42/789.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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