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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.47, 1,189.81 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.47, 1,189.81 and 331.11 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.47 : 1,189.81 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.47/1,189.81 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.47x = 1,189.81 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.47x = 393,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,962.68/793.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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