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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.40, 1,189.64 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.40, 1,189.64 and 330.63 is: 495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.40 : 1,189.64 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.40/1,189.64 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.40x = 1,189.64 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.40x = 393,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,330.67/793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.75

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