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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.52, 1,190.49 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.52, 1,190.49 and 331.49 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.52 : 1,190.49 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.52/1,190.49 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.52x = 1,190.49 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.52x = 394,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,635.53/793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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