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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.32, 1,194.52 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.32, 1,194.52 and 302.68 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.32 : 1,194.52 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.32/1,194.52 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.32x = 1,194.52 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.32x = 361,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,557.31/796.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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