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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.49, 1,193.25 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.49, 1,193.25 and 302.13 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.49 : 1,193.25 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.49/1,193.25 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.49x = 1,193.25 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.49x = 360,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,519.88/795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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