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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.49, 1,186.50 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.49, 1,186.50 and 304.44 is: 456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.49 : 1,186.50 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.49/1,186.50 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.49x = 1,186.50 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.49x = 361,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,218.06/791.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.38

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