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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.39, 1,193.54 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.39, 1,193.54 and 308.40 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.39 : 1,193.54 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.39/1,193.54 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.39x = 1,193.54 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.39x = 368,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,087.74/795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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