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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.63, 1,187.08 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.63, 1,187.08 and 304.32 is: 456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.63 : 1,187.08 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.63/1,187.08 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.63x = 1,187.08 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.63x = 361,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,251.42/791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.34

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