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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.44, 1,190.92 and 307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.44, 1,190.92 and 307.48 is: 460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.44 : 1,190.92 = 307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.44/1,190.92 = 307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.44x = 1,190.92 × 307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.44x = 366,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,184.08/794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.93

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