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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.18, 1,193.46 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.18, 1,193.46 and 309.04 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.18 : 1,193.46 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.18/1,193.46 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.18x = 1,193.46 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.18x = 368,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,826.88/796.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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