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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.82, 1,187.16 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.82, 1,187.16 and 304.46 is: 456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.82 : 1,187.16 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.82/1,187.16 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.82x = 1,187.16 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.82x = 361,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,442.73/791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.47

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