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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.79, 1,190.28 and 331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.79, 1,190.28 and 331.45 is: 497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.79 : 1,190.28 = 331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.79/1,190.28 = 331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.79x = 1,190.28 × 331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.79x = 394,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,514.43/793.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.00

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