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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.58, 1,193.37 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.58, 1,193.37 and 308.32 is: 462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.58 : 1,193.37 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.58/1,193.37 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.58x = 1,193.37 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.58x = 367,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,939.84/795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.48

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