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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.12, 1,195.80 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.12, 1,195.80 and 303.50 is: 455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.12 : 1,195.80 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.12/1,195.80 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.12x = 1,195.80 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.12x = 362,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,925.30/797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.30

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