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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.38, 1,184.56 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.38, 1,184.56 and 302.48 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.38 : 1,184.56 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.38/1,184.56 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.38x = 1,184.56 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.38x = 358,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,305.71/789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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