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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.51, 1,186.38 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.51, 1,186.38 and 304.16 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.51 : 1,186.38 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.51/1,186.38 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.51x = 1,186.38 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.51x = 360,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,843.41/791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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