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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.52, 1,186.32 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.52, 1,186.32 and 304.26 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.52 : 1,186.32 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.52/1,186.32 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.52x = 1,186.32 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.52x = 360,949.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,949.72/791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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