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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.07, 1,185.09 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.07, 1,185.09 and 303 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.07 : 1,185.09 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.07/1,185.09 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.07x = 1,185.09 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.07x = 359,082.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,082.27/790.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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