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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.98, 1,187.36 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.98, 1,187.36 and 305.44 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.98 : 1,187.36 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.98/1,187.36 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.98x = 1,187.36 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.98x = 362,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,667.24/791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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