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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.28, 1,184.46 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.28, 1,184.46 and 303 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.28 : 1,184.46 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.28/1,184.46 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.28x = 1,184.46 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.28x = 358,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,891.38/790.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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