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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.82, 1,194.77 and 309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.82, 1,194.77 and 309.30 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.82 : 1,194.77 = 309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.82/1,194.77 = 309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.82x = 1,194.77 × 309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.82x = 369,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,534.84/796.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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