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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,193.34 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,193.34 and 308.46 is: 462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,193.34 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,193.34 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,193.34 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 368,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,097.66/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.77

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