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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.30, 1,189.52 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.30, 1,189.52 and 306.22 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.30 : 1,189.52 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.30/1,189.52 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.30x = 1,189.52 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.30x = 364,254.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,254.81/793.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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