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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.46, 1,191.42 and 307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.46, 1,191.42 and 307.74 is: 461.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.46 : 1,191.42 = 307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.46/1,191.42 = 307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.46x = 1,191.42 × 307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.46x = 366,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,647.59/794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.51

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