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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.65, 1,193.67 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.65, 1,193.67 and 308.84 is: 463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.65 : 1,193.67 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.65/1,193.67 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.65x = 1,193.67 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.65x = 368,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,647.07/795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.33

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