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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.71, 1,193.87 and 308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.71, 1,193.87 and 308.90 is: 463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.71 : 1,193.87 = 308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.71/1,193.87 = 308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.71x = 1,193.87 × 308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.71x = 368,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,781.25/795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.46

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