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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.58, 1,190.47 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.58, 1,190.47 and 307.06 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.58 : 1,190.47 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.58/1,190.47 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.58x = 1,190.47 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.58x = 365,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,545.72/793.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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