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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.98, 1,188.34 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.98, 1,188.34 and 329.81 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.98 : 1,188.34 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.98/1,188.34 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.98x = 1,188.34 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.98x = 391,919.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,919.65/791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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