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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.26, 1,190.50 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.26, 1,190.50 and 300.20 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.26 : 1,190.50 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.26/1,190.50 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.26x = 1,190.50 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.26x = 357,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,388.10/794.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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