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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.48, 1,190.10 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.48, 1,190.10 and 468.86 is: 702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.48 : 1,190.10 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.48/1,190.10 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.48x = 1,190.10 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.48x = 557,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,990.29/794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.33

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