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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.13, 1,184.95 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.13, 1,184.95 and 328.05 is: 491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.13 : 1,184.95 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.13/1,184.95 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.13x = 1,184.95 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.13x = 388,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,716.41/790.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.96

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