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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.93, 1,192.80 and 308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.93, 1,192.80 and 308.30 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.93 : 1,192.80 = 308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.93/1,192.80 = 308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.93x = 1,192.80 × 308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.93x = 367,740.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,740.24/794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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