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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.05, 1,186.74 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.05, 1,186.74 and 304.24 is: 456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.05 : 1,186.74 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.05/1,186.74 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.05x = 1,186.74 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.05x = 361,053.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,053.78/791.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.42

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