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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.07, 1,194.90 and 309.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.07, 1,194.90 and 309.77 is: 464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.07 : 1,194.90 = 309.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.07/1,194.90 = 309.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.07x = 1,194.90 × 309.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.07x = 370,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,144.17/797.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.38

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