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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.35, 1,187.33 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.35, 1,187.33 and 304.29 is: 456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.35 : 1,187.33 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.35/1,187.33 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.35x = 1,187.33 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.35x = 361,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,292.65/791.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.55

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