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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.30, 1,194.11 and 309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.30, 1,194.11 and 309.07 is: 463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.30 : 1,194.11 = 309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.30/1,194.11 = 309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.30x = 1,194.11 × 309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.30x = 369,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,057.61/796.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.47

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