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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.50, 1,186 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.50, 1,186 and 328.50 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.50 : 1,186 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.50/1,186 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.50x = 1,186 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.50x = 389,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,601/790.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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