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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.46, 1,184.64 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.46, 1,184.64 and 327.16 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.46 : 1,184.64 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.46/1,184.64 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.46x = 1,184.64 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.46x = 387,566.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,566.82/789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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