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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.01, 1,190.13 and 306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.01, 1,190.13 and 306.66 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.01 : 1,190.13 = 306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.01/1,190.13 = 306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.01x = 1,190.13 × 306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.01x = 364,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,965.27/794.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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