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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.66, 1,191.47 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.66, 1,191.47 and 307.76 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.66 : 1,191.47 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.66/1,191.47 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.66x = 1,191.47 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.66x = 366,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,679.31/794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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