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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.32, 1,184 and 464.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.32, 1,184 and 464.72 is: 696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.32 : 1,184 = 464.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.32/1,184 = 464.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.32x = 1,184 × 464.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.32x = 550,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,228.48/790.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.21

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