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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.51, 1,191.44 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.51, 1,191.44 and 332.04 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.51 : 1,191.44 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.51/1,191.44 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.51x = 1,191.44 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.51x = 395,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,611.04/794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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