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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.64, 1,193.25 and 308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.64, 1,193.25 and 308.59 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.64 : 1,193.25 = 308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.64/1,193.25 = 308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.64x = 1,193.25 × 308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.64x = 368,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,225.02/795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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