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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.68, 1,194.66 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.68, 1,194.66 and 309.36 is: 463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.68 : 1,194.66 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.68/1,194.66 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.68x = 1,194.66 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.68x = 369,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,580.02/796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.90

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