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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,185.30 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,185.30 and 405 is: 607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,185.30 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,185.30 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,185.30 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 480,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,046.50/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.64

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