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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.38, 1,192.43 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.38, 1,192.43 and 308.34 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.38 : 1,192.43 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.38/1,192.43 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.38x = 1,192.43 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.38x = 367,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,673.87/795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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