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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.63, 1,192.08 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.63, 1,192.08 and 404.46 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.63 : 1,192.08 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.63/1,192.08 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.63x = 1,192.08 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.63x = 482,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,148.68/794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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