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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.42, 1,184.31 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.42, 1,184.31 and 302.43 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.42 : 1,184.31 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.42/1,184.31 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.42x = 1,184.31 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.42x = 358,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,170.87/789.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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