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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.15, 1,195.04 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.15, 1,195.04 and 303.28 is: 454.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.15 : 1,195.04 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.15/1,195.04 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.15x = 1,195.04 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.15x = 362,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,424.24/797.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.65

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