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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.08, 1,190.66 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.08, 1,190.66 and 307.06 is: 460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.08 : 1,190.66 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.08/1,190.66 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.08x = 1,190.66 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.08x = 365,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,604.06/794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.41

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