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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.10, 1,194.04 and 309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.10, 1,194.04 and 309.10 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.10 : 1,194.04 = 309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.10/1,194.04 = 309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.10x = 1,194.04 × 309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.10x = 369,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,077.76/796.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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