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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.46, 1,184.74 and 327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.46, 1,184.74 and 327.67 is: 491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.46 : 1,184.74 = 327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.46/1,184.74 = 327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.46x = 1,184.74 × 327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.46x = 388,199.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,199.97/789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.73

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