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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.08, 1,194.81 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.08, 1,194.81 and 309.48 is: 464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.08 : 1,194.81 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.08/1,194.81 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.08x = 1,194.81 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.08x = 369,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,769.80/796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.49

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