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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.69, 1,193.22 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.69, 1,193.22 and 308.61 is: 462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.69 : 1,193.22 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.69/1,193.22 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.69x = 1,193.22 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.69x = 368,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,239.62/795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.79

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