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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.49, 1,192.50 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.49, 1,192.50 and 308.44 is: 462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.49 : 1,192.50 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.49/1,192.50 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.49x = 1,192.50 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.49x = 367,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,814.70/795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.38

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