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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.91, 1,192.04 and 307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.91, 1,192.04 and 307.62 is: 461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.91 : 1,192.04 = 307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.91/1,192.04 = 307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.91x = 1,192.04 × 307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.91x = 366,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,693.81/794.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.30

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