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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.20, 1,193.70 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.20, 1,193.70 and 309 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.20 : 1,193.70 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.20/1,193.70 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.20x = 1,193.70 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.20x = 368,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,853.30/796.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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