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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.97, 1,193.50 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.97, 1,193.50 and 308.45 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.97 : 1,193.50 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.97/1,193.50 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.97x = 1,193.50 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.97x = 368,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,135.08/795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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