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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.44, 1,194.81 and 302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.44, 1,194.81 and 302.89 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.44 : 1,194.81 = 302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.44/1,194.81 = 302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.44x = 1,194.81 × 302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.44x = 361,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,898.95/796.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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