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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.98, 1,194.86 and 467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.98, 1,194.86 and 467.30 is: 701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.98 : 1,194.86 = 467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.98/1,194.86 = 467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.98x = 1,194.86 × 467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.98x = 558,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,362.23/795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.48

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