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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.45, 1,185.36 and 270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.45, 1,185.36 and 270.37 is: 405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.45 : 1,185.36 = 270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.45/1,185.36 = 270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.45x = 1,185.36 × 270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.45x = 320,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,485.78/790.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.45

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