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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.14, 1,191.30 and 307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.14, 1,191.30 and 307.24 is: 460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.14 : 1,191.30 = 307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.14/1,191.30 = 307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.14x = 1,191.30 × 307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.14x = 366,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,015.01/794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.89

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