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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.04, 1,195.38 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.04, 1,195.38 and 303.45 is: 455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.04 : 1,195.38 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.04/1,195.38 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.04x = 1,195.38 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.04x = 362,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,738.06/797.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.11

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