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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.67, 1,191.86 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.67, 1,191.86 and 332.33 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.67 : 1,191.86 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.67/1,191.86 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.67x = 1,191.86 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.67x = 396,084.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,084.87/794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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