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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.83, 1,192.32 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.83, 1,192.32 and 301.13 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.83 : 1,192.32 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.83/1,192.32 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.83x = 1,192.32 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.83x = 359,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,046.30/794.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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