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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.14, 1,193.51 and 308.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.14, 1,193.51 and 308.85 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.14 : 1,193.51 = 308.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.14/1,193.51 = 308.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.14x = 1,193.51 × 308.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.14x = 368,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,614.02/796.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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