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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.76, 1,184.88 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.76, 1,184.88 and 303.54 is: 454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.76 : 1,184.88 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.76/1,184.88 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.76x = 1,184.88 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.76x = 359,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,658.48/790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.83

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