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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.19, 1,189.89 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.19, 1,189.89 and 306.28 is: 459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.19 : 1,189.89 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.19/1,189.89 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.19x = 1,189.89 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.19x = 364,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,441.00/793.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.46

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