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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.34, 1,190.69 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.34, 1,190.69 and 332.38 is: 498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.34 : 1,190.69 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.34/1,190.69 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.34x = 1,190.69 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.34x = 395,761.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,761.54/794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.23

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