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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.59, 1,185.53 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.59, 1,185.53 and 303.30 is: 454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.59 : 1,185.53 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.59/1,185.53 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.59x = 1,185.53 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.59x = 359,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,571.25/790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.81

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