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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,185.44 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,185.44 and 303.35 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,185.44 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,185.44 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,185.44 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 359,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,595.78/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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