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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.02, 1,186.63 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.02, 1,186.63 and 304.01 is: 456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.02 : 1,186.63 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.02/1,186.63 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.02x = 1,186.63 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.02x = 360,739.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,739.93/791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.05

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