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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.50, 1,186.10 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.50, 1,186.10 and 303.42 is: 455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.50 : 1,186.10 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.50/1,186.10 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.50x = 1,186.10 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.50x = 359,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,886.46/790.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.26

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