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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.28, 1,186.20 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.28, 1,186.20 and 304.65 is: 456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.28 : 1,186.20 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.28/1,186.20 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.28x = 1,186.20 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.28x = 361,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,375.83/791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.70

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