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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.58, 1,194.42 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.58, 1,194.42 and 309.06 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.58 : 1,194.42 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.58/1,194.42 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.58x = 1,194.42 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.58x = 369,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,150.77/796.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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