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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.38, 1,193.43 and 308.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.38, 1,193.43 and 308.47 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.38 : 1,193.43 = 308.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.38/1,193.43 = 308.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.38x = 1,193.43 × 308.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.38x = 368,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,140.34/795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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