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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.75, 1,186.95 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.75, 1,186.95 and 304.47 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.75 : 1,186.95 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.75/1,186.95 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.75x = 1,186.95 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.75x = 361,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,389.14/791.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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