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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.05, 1,192.78 and 307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.05, 1,192.78 and 307.97 is: 462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.05 : 1,192.78 = 307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.05/1,192.78 = 307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.05x = 1,192.78 × 307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.05x = 367,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,340.46/795.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.03

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