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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.29, 1,194.20 and 309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.29, 1,194.20 and 309.23 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.29 : 1,194.20 = 309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.29/1,194.20 = 309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.29x = 1,194.20 × 309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.29x = 369,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,274.95/796.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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