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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.92, 1,194.15 and 308.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.92, 1,194.15 and 308.93 is: 463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.92 : 1,194.15 = 308.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.92/1,194.15 = 308.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.92x = 1,194.15 × 308.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.92x = 368,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,908.76/795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.50

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