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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.77, 1,193.83 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.77, 1,193.83 and 302.39 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.77 : 1,193.83 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.77/1,193.83 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.77x = 1,193.83 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.77x = 360,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,995.53/795.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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