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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.25, 1,194.68 and 309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.25, 1,194.68 and 309.34 is: 464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.25 : 1,194.68 = 309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.25/1,194.68 = 309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.25x = 1,194.68 × 309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.25x = 369,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,562.31/796.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.13

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