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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.29, 1,187.09 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.29, 1,187.09 and 304.30 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.29 : 1,187.09 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.29/1,187.09 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.29x = 1,187.09 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.29x = 361,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,231.49/791.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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