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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.25, 1,185.71 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.25, 1,185.71 and 303.44 is: 455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.25 : 1,185.71 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.25/1,185.71 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.25x = 1,185.71 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.25x = 359,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,784.40/790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.28

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