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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.06, 1,195.05 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.06, 1,195.05 and 309.54 is: 464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.06 : 1,195.05 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.06/1,195.05 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.06x = 1,195.05 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.06x = 369,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,915.78/797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.10

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