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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.30, 1,190.04 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.30, 1,190.04 and 306.28 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.30 : 1,190.04 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.30/1,190.04 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.30x = 1,190.04 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.30x = 364,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,485.45/793.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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