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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.66, 1,194.47 and 309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.66, 1,194.47 and 309.76 is: 464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.66 : 1,194.47 = 309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.66/1,194.47 = 309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.66x = 1,194.47 × 309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.66x = 369,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,991.51/796.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.43

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