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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.60, 1,193.84 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.60, 1,193.84 and 308.67 is: 463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.60 : 1,193.84 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.60/1,193.84 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.60x = 1,193.84 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.60x = 368,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,501.05/795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.17

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