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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.18, 1,186.97 and 304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.18, 1,186.97 and 304.10 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.18 : 1,186.97 = 304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.18/1,186.97 = 304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.18x = 1,186.97 × 304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.18x = 360,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,950.12/791.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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