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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,193.36 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,193.36 and 308.49 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,193.36 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,193.36 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,193.36 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 368,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,144.29/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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