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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.36, 1,194.18 and 309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.36, 1,194.18 and 309.16 is: 463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.36 : 1,194.18 = 309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.36/1,194.18 = 309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.36x = 1,194.18 × 309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.36x = 369,192.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,192.69/796.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.60

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