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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.60, 1,193.46 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.60, 1,193.46 and 308.52 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.60 : 1,193.46 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.60/1,193.46 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.60x = 1,193.46 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.60x = 368,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,206.28/795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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