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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.44, 1,176.66 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.44, 1,176.66 and 322.47 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.44 : 1,176.66 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.44/1,176.66 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.44x = 1,176.66 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.44x = 379,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,437.55/784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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