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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.97, 1,185.48 and 443.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.97, 1,185.48 and 443.79 is: 665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.97 : 1,185.48 = 443.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.97/1,185.48 = 443.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.97x = 1,185.48 × 443.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.97x = 526,104.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,104.17/790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.14

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