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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.79, 1,185.68 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.79, 1,185.68 and 328.88 is: 493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.79 : 1,185.68 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.79/1,185.68 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.79x = 1,185.68 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.79x = 389,938.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,938.87/790.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.10

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