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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.80, 1,191.30 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.80, 1,191.30 and 332.43 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.80 : 1,191.30 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.80/1,191.30 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.80x = 1,191.30 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.80x = 396,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,023.86/794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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