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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.19, 1,185.59 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.19, 1,185.59 and 303.28 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.19 : 1,185.59 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.19/1,185.59 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.19x = 1,185.59 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.19x = 359,565.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,565.74/790.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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