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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.63, 1,190.70 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.63, 1,190.70 and 306.68 is: 460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.63 : 1,190.70 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.63/1,190.70 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.63x = 1,190.70 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.63x = 365,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,163.88/793.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.12

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