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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,184.83 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,184.83 and 302.81 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,184.83 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,184.83 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,184.83 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 358,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,771.69/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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