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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.95, 1,194.66 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.95, 1,194.66 and 309.51 is: 463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.95 : 1,194.66 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.95/1,194.66 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.95x = 1,194.66 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.95x = 369,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,759.22/796.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.97

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