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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.66, 1,184.31 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.66, 1,184.31 and 302.58 is: 453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.66 : 1,184.31 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.66/1,184.31 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.66x = 1,184.31 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.66x = 358,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,348.52/789.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.80

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