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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.58, 1,190.96 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.58, 1,190.96 and 300.50 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.58 : 1,190.96 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.58/1,190.96 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.58x = 1,190.96 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.58x = 357,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,883.48/794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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