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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.16, 1,193.28 and 410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.16, 1,193.28 and 410.68 is: 616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.16 : 1,193.28 = 410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.16/1,193.28 = 410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.16x = 1,193.28 × 410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.16x = 490,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,056.23/795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.30

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