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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.58, 1,189.46 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.58, 1,189.46 and 299.50 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.58 : 1,189.46 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.58/1,189.46 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.58x = 1,189.46 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.58x = 356,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,243.27/793.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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