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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.83, 1,193.45 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.83, 1,193.45 and 308.82 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.83 : 1,193.45 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.83/1,193.45 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.83x = 1,193.45 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.83x = 368,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,559.68/795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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