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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.31, 1,189.31 and 331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.31, 1,189.31 and 331.43 is: 496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.31 : 1,189.31 = 331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.31/1,189.31 = 331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.31x = 1,189.31 × 331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.31x = 394,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,165.41/793.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.86

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