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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.84, 1,195.16 and 309.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.84, 1,195.16 and 309.49 is: 464.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.84 : 1,195.16 = 309.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.84/1,195.16 = 309.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.84x = 1,195.16 × 309.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.84x = 369,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,885.53/796.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.19

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