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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.44, 1,191.72 and 307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.44, 1,191.72 and 307.63 is: 461.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.44 : 1,191.72 = 307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.44/1,191.72 = 307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.44x = 1,191.72 × 307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.44x = 366,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,608.82/794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.47

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