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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.85, 1,192.17 and 307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.85, 1,192.17 and 307.65 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.85 : 1,192.17 = 307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.85/1,192.17 = 307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.85x = 1,192.17 × 307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.85x = 366,771.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,771.10/794.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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