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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.18, 1,190.58 and 307.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.18, 1,190.58 and 307.57 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.18 : 1,190.58 = 307.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.18/1,190.58 = 307.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.18x = 1,190.58 × 307.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.18x = 366,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,180.74/794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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