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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.35, 1,185.01 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.35, 1,185.01 and 328.44 is: 492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.35 : 1,185.01 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.35/1,185.01 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.35x = 1,185.01 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.35x = 389,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,207.65/790.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.45

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