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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.14, 1,190.22 and 306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.14, 1,190.22 and 306.70 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.14 : 1,190.22 = 306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.14/1,190.22 = 306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.14x = 1,190.22 × 306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.14x = 365,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,040.47/794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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