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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.81, 1,187.73 and 304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.81, 1,187.73 and 304.79 is: 457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.81 : 1,187.73 = 304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.81/1,187.73 = 304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.81x = 1,187.73 × 304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.81x = 362,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,002.29/791.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.19

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