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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.88, 1,188.30 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.88, 1,188.30 and 304.98 is: 457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.88 : 1,188.30 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.88/1,188.30 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.88x = 1,188.30 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.88x = 362,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,407.73/791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.65

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