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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.18, 1,184.50 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.18, 1,184.50 and 443.68 is: 665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.18 : 1,184.50 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.18/1,184.50 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.18x = 1,184.50 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.18x = 525,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,538.96/790.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.09

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