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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.47, 1,193.00 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.47, 1,193.00 and 308.25 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.47 : 1,193.00 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.47/1,193.00 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.47x = 1,193.00 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.47x = 367,740.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,740.71/795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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