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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.32, 1,193.02 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.32, 1,193.02 and 301.68 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.32 : 1,193.02 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.32/1,193.02 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.32x = 1,193.02 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.32x = 359,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,909.52/795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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