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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.31, 1,191.48 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.31, 1,191.48 and 326.04 is: 489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.31 : 1,191.48 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.31/1,191.48 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.31x = 1,191.48 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.31x = 388,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,471.49/794.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.07

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