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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,195.80 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,195.80 and 303.64 is: 455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,195.80 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,195.80 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,195.80 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 363,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,092.71/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.69

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