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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.05, 1,190.40 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.05, 1,190.40 and 307.44 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.05 : 1,190.40 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.05/1,190.40 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.05x = 1,190.40 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.05x = 365,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,975.42/794.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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