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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.43, 1,186.83 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.43, 1,186.83 and 328.90 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.43 : 1,186.83 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.43/1,186.83 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.43x = 1,186.83 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.43x = 390,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,342.45/791.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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