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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.45, 1,192.08 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.45, 1,192.08 and 332.26 is: 498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.45 : 1,192.08 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.45/1,192.08 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.45x = 1,192.08 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.45x = 396,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,080.50/794.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.56

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