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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.29, 1,184.01 and 465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.29, 1,184.01 and 465.48 is: 697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.29 : 1,184.01 = 465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.29/1,184.01 = 465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.29x = 1,184.01 × 465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.29x = 551,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,127.05/790.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.38

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