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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.81, 1,195.23 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.81, 1,195.23 and 303.16 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.81 : 1,195.23 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.81/1,195.23 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.81x = 1,195.23 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.81x = 362,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,345.93/796.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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