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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.15, 1,191.99 and 307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.15, 1,191.99 and 307.83 is: 461.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.15 : 1,191.99 = 307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.15/1,191.99 = 307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.15x = 1,191.99 × 307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.15x = 366,930.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,930.28/795.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.46

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