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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.36, 1,186.99 and 328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.36, 1,186.99 and 328.97 is: 493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.36 : 1,186.99 = 328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.36/1,186.99 = 328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.36x = 1,186.99 × 328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.36x = 390,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,486.25/791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.44

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