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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.93, 1,191.15 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.93, 1,191.15 and 332.64 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.93 : 1,191.15 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.93/1,191.15 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.93x = 1,191.15 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.93x = 396,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,224.14/794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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