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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,188.48 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,188.48 and 329.76 is: 494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,188.48 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,188.48 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,188.48 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 391,913.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,913.16/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.84

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