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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.48, 1,185.56 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.48, 1,185.56 and 444.16 is: 666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.48 : 1,185.56 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.48/1,185.56 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.48x = 1,185.56 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.48x = 526,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,578.33/790.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.15

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