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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.35, 1,194.42 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.35, 1,194.42 and 309.15 is: 463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.35 : 1,194.42 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.35/1,194.42 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.35x = 1,194.42 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.35x = 369,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,254.94/796.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.68

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