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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.14, 1,194.80 and 309.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.14, 1,194.80 and 309.31 is: 464.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.14 : 1,194.80 = 309.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.14/1,194.80 = 309.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.14x = 1,194.80 × 309.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.14x = 369,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,559.05/796.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.19

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