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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.89, 1,194.18 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.89, 1,194.18 and 308.97 is: 463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.89 : 1,194.18 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.89/1,194.18 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.89x = 1,194.18 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.89x = 368,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,968.78/795.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.60

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