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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.32, 1,187.28 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.32, 1,187.28 and 328.98 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.32 : 1,187.28 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.32/1,187.28 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.32x = 1,187.28 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.32x = 390,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,591.37/791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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