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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.19, 1,193.97 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.19, 1,193.97 and 309.11 is: 463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.19 : 1,193.97 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.19/1,193.97 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.19x = 1,193.97 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.19x = 369,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,068.07/796.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.54

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