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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796, 1,194.17 and 309.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796, 1,194.17 and 309.05 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796 : 1,194.17 = 309.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796/1,194.17 = 309.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796x = 1,194.17 × 309.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796x = 369,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,058.24/796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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