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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,185.44 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,185.44 and 328.32 is: 492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,185.44 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,185.44 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,185.44 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 389,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,202.02/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.65

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