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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.16, 1,189.51 and 306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.16, 1,189.51 and 306.10 is: 459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.16 : 1,189.51 = 306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.16/1,189.51 = 306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.16x = 1,189.51 × 306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.16x = 364,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,101.53/793.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.05

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