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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.80, 1,192.80 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.80, 1,192.80 and 301.64 is: 452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.80 : 1,192.80 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.80/1,192.80 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.80x = 1,192.80 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.80x = 359,796.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,796.19/794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.69

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