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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.16, 1,185.08 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.16, 1,185.08 and 303.04 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.16 : 1,185.08 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.16/1,185.08 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.16x = 1,185.08 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.16x = 359,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,126.64/790.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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