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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.31, 1,188.62 and 305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.31, 1,188.62 and 305.33 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.31 : 1,188.62 = 305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.31/1,188.62 = 305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.31x = 1,188.62 × 305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.31x = 362,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,921.34/792.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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