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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.56, 1,193.65 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.56, 1,193.65 and 308.66 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.56 : 1,193.65 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.56/1,193.65 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.56x = 1,193.65 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.56x = 368,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,425.27/795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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