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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.26, 1,192.49 and 308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.26, 1,192.49 and 308.06 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.26 : 1,192.49 = 308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.26/1,192.49 = 308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.26x = 1,192.49 × 308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.26x = 367,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,358.47/795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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