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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.08, 1,194.12 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.08, 1,194.12 and 308.82 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.08 : 1,194.12 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.08/1,194.12 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.08x = 1,194.12 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.08x = 368,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,768.14/796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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