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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.88, 1,191.68 and 307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.88, 1,191.68 and 307.84 is: 461.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.88 : 1,191.68 = 307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.88/1,191.68 = 307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.88x = 1,191.68 × 307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.88x = 366,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,846.77/794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.51

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