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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.70, 1,192.35 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.70, 1,192.35 and 308.09 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.70 : 1,192.35 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.70/1,192.35 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.70x = 1,192.35 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.70x = 367,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,345.15/794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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