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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,184.14 and 327.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,184.14 and 327.37 is: 490.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,184.14 = 327.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,184.14 = 327.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,184.14 × 327.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 387,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,651.91/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.69

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