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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,188.30 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,188.30 and 330.09 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,188.30 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,188.30 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,188.30 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 392,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,245.95/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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