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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.41, 1,191.59 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.41, 1,191.59 and 307.13 is: 460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.41 : 1,191.59 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.41/1,191.59 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.41x = 1,191.59 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.41x = 365,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,968.42/794.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.68

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