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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.27, 1,191.49 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.27, 1,191.49 and 332.28 is: 498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.27 : 1,191.49 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.27/1,191.49 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.27x = 1,191.49 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.27x = 395,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,907.47/794.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.45

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