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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.27, 1,194.96 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.27, 1,194.96 and 309.33 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.27 : 1,194.96 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.27/1,194.96 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.27x = 1,194.96 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.27x = 369,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,636.98/796.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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