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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.95, 1,188.18 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.95, 1,188.18 and 330.62 is: 496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.95 : 1,188.18 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.95/1,188.18 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.95x = 1,188.18 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.95x = 392,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,836.07/791.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.04

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