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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.65, 1,188.04 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.65, 1,188.04 and 304.81 is: 457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.65 : 1,188.04 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.65/1,188.04 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.65x = 1,188.04 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.65x = 362,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,130.85/791.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.44

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