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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.24, 1,184.64 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.24, 1,184.64 and 302.96 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.24 : 1,184.64 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.24/1,184.64 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.24x = 1,184.64 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.24x = 358,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,898.53/790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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