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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.33, 1,185.50 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.33, 1,185.50 and 303.72 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.33 : 1,185.50 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.33/1,185.50 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.33x = 1,185.50 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.33x = 360,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,060.06/790.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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