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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.78, 1,185.48 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.78, 1,185.48 and 304.18 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.78 : 1,185.48 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.78/1,185.48 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.78x = 1,185.48 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.78x = 360,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,599.31/790.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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