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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.08, 1,189.52 and 330.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.08, 1,189.52 and 330.91 is: 496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.08 : 1,189.52 = 330.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.08/1,189.52 = 330.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.08x = 1,189.52 × 330.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.08x = 393,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,622.41/793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.32

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