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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.88, 1,192.95 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.88, 1,192.95 and 308.16 is: 462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.88 : 1,192.95 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.88/1,192.95 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.88x = 1,192.95 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.88x = 367,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,619.47/794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.48

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