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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.16, 1,186.69 and 304.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.16, 1,186.69 and 304.17 is: 456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.16 : 1,186.69 = 304.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.16/1,186.69 = 304.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.16x = 1,186.69 × 304.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.16x = 360,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,955.50/791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.24

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