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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.77, 1,194.47 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.77, 1,194.47 and 302.90 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.77 : 1,194.47 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.77/1,194.47 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.77x = 1,194.47 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.77x = 361,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,804.96/796.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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