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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.18, 1,189.29 and 330.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.18, 1,189.29 and 330.43 is: 495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.18 : 1,189.29 = 330.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.18/1,189.29 = 330.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.18x = 1,189.29 × 330.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.18x = 392,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,977.09/793.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.45

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