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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.98, 1,186.46 and 304.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.98, 1,186.46 and 304.15 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.98 : 1,186.46 = 304.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.98/1,186.46 = 304.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.98x = 1,186.46 × 304.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.98x = 360,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,859.60/790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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