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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.47, 1,190.58 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.47, 1,190.58 and 306.84 is: 460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.47 : 1,190.58 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.47/1,190.58 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.47x = 1,190.58 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.47x = 365,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,317.57/793.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.41

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