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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.71, 1,187.56 and 304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.71, 1,187.56 and 304.49 is: 456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.71 : 1,187.56 = 304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.71/1,187.56 = 304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.71x = 1,187.56 × 304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.71x = 361,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,600.14/791.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.73

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