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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.65, 1,184.35 and 302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.65, 1,184.35 and 302.71 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.65 : 1,184.35 = 302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.65/1,184.35 = 302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.65x = 1,184.35 × 302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.65x = 358,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,516.14/789.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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