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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.04, 1,185.01 and 296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.04, 1,185.01 and 296.35 is: 444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.04 : 1,185.01 = 296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.04/1,185.01 = 296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.04x = 1,185.01 × 296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.04x = 351,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,174.01/790.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.50

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