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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.15, 1,191.42 and 307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.15, 1,191.42 and 307.34 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.15 : 1,191.42 = 307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.15/1,191.42 = 307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.15x = 1,191.42 × 307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.15x = 366,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,165.07/794.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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