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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.46, 1,186.30 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.46, 1,186.30 and 328.98 is: 493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.46 : 1,186.30 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.46/1,186.30 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.46x = 1,186.30 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.46x = 390,268.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,268.97/791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.10

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