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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.38, 1,185.41 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.38, 1,185.41 and 303.32 is: 454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.38 : 1,185.41 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.38/1,185.41 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.38x = 1,185.41 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.38x = 359,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,552.63/790.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.91

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