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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.30, 1,186.98 and 304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.30, 1,186.98 and 304.42 is: 456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.30 : 1,186.98 = 304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.30/1,186.98 = 304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.30x = 1,186.98 × 304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.30x = 361,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,340.45/791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.64

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