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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.19, 1,190.97 and 307.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.19, 1,190.97 and 307.11 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.19 : 1,190.97 = 307.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.19/1,190.97 = 307.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.19x = 1,190.97 × 307.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.19x = 365,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,758.80/794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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