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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.02, 1,192.73 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.02, 1,192.73 and 308.61 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.02 : 1,192.73 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.02/1,192.73 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.02x = 1,192.73 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.02x = 368,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,086.86/795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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