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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.14, 1,184.99 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.14, 1,184.99 and 303.08 is: 454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.14 : 1,184.99 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.14/1,184.99 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.14x = 1,184.99 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.14x = 359,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,146.77/790.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.54

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