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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.67, 1,195.81 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.67, 1,195.81 and 303.80 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.67 : 1,195.81 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.67/1,195.81 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.67x = 1,195.81 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.67x = 363,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,288.77/797.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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