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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.90, 1,194.66 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.90, 1,194.66 and 303.03 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.90 : 1,194.66 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.90/1,194.66 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.90x = 1,194.66 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.90x = 362,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,011.85/796.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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