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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.40, 1,190.52 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.40, 1,190.52 and 331.62 is: 496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.40 : 1,190.52 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.40/1,190.52 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.40x = 1,190.52 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.40x = 394,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,800.24/794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.98

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