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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.47, 1,194.77 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.47, 1,194.77 and 309.52 is: 464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.47 : 1,194.77 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.47/1,194.77 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.47x = 1,194.77 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.47x = 369,805.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,805.21/796.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.31

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