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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.62, 1,190.43 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.62, 1,190.43 and 307.08 is: 460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.62 : 1,190.43 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.62/1,190.43 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.62x = 1,190.43 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.62x = 365,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,557.24/793.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.62

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