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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.97, 1,186.82 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.97, 1,186.82 and 304.06 is: 456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.97 : 1,186.82 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.97/1,186.82 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.97x = 1,186.82 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.97x = 360,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,864.49/790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.23

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