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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.10, 1,193.10 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.10, 1,193.10 and 308.19 is: 462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.10 : 1,193.10 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.10/1,193.10 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.10x = 1,193.10 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.10x = 367,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,701.49/795.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.46

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