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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.46, 1,189.74 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.46, 1,189.74 and 306.38 is: 459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.46 : 1,189.74 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.46/1,189.74 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.46x = 1,189.74 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.46x = 364,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,512.54/793.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.40

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