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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.22, 1,191.66 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.22, 1,191.66 and 332.10 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.22 : 1,191.66 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.22/1,191.66 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.22x = 1,191.66 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.22x = 395,750.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,750.29/794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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