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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.43, 1,193.71 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.43, 1,193.71 and 302.52 is: 453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.43 : 1,193.71 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.43/1,193.71 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.43x = 1,193.71 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.43x = 361,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,121.15/796.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.42

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