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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.08, 1,185.48 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.08, 1,185.48 and 443.76 is: 665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.08 : 1,185.48 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.08/1,185.48 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.08x = 1,185.48 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.08x = 526,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,068.60/790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.84

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