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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.99, 1,194.15 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.99, 1,194.15 and 309.18 is: 463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.99 : 1,194.15 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.99/1,194.15 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.99x = 1,194.15 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.99x = 369,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,207.30/795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.83

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