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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.14, 1,192.38 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.14, 1,192.38 and 301.46 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.14 : 1,192.38 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.14/1,192.38 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.14x = 1,192.38 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.14x = 359,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,457.86/795.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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