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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,192.83 and 308.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,192.83 and 308.39 is: 462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,192.83 = 308.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,192.83 = 308.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,192.83 × 308.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 367,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,856.84/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.71

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