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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.75, 1,185.45 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.75, 1,185.45 and 303.46 is: 454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.75 : 1,185.45 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.75/1,185.45 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.75x = 1,185.45 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.75x = 359,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,736.66/790.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.93

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