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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.00, 1,190.97 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.00, 1,190.97 and 331.65 is: 497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.00 : 1,190.97 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.00/1,190.97 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.00x = 1,190.97 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.00x = 394,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,985.20/794.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.46

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