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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.69, 1,194.48 and 309.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.69, 1,194.48 and 309.17 is: 463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.69 : 1,194.48 = 309.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.69/1,194.48 = 309.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.69x = 1,194.48 × 309.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.69x = 369,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,297.38/796.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.54

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