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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.22, 1,188.06 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.22, 1,188.06 and 305.44 is: 458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.22 : 1,188.06 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.22/1,188.06 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.22x = 1,188.06 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.22x = 362,881.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,881.05/792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.06

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