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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.14, 1,194.51 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.14, 1,194.51 and 309.20 is: 463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.14 : 1,194.51 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.14/1,194.51 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.14x = 1,194.51 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.14x = 369,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,336.52/796.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.91

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