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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.13, 1,195.49 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.13, 1,195.49 and 303.44 is: 455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.13 : 1,195.49 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.13/1,195.49 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.13x = 1,195.49 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.13x = 362,754.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,754.27/797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.08

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