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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,191.94 and 308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,191.94 and 308.29 is: 461.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,191.94 = 308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,191.94 = 308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,191.94 × 308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 367,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,463.18/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.92

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