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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.51, 1,187.55 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.51, 1,187.55 and 329.67 is: 494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.51 : 1,187.55 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.51/1,187.55 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.51x = 1,187.55 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.51x = 391,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,499.61/791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.63

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