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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.53, 1,193.40 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.53, 1,193.40 and 308.63 is: 462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.53 : 1,193.40 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.53/1,193.40 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.53x = 1,193.40 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.53x = 368,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,313.08/795.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.98

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