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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.97, 1,187.91 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.97, 1,187.91 and 304.98 is: 457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.97 : 1,187.91 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.97/1,187.91 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.97x = 1,187.91 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.97x = 362,288.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,288.79/791.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.45

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