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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.98, 1,185.96 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.98, 1,185.96 and 329.08 is: 493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.98 : 1,185.96 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.98/1,185.96 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.98x = 1,185.96 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.98x = 390,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,269.79/790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.40

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