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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.43, 1,193.16 and 333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.43, 1,193.16 and 333.22 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.43 : 1,193.16 = 333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.43/1,193.16 = 333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.43x = 1,193.16 × 333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.43x = 397,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,584.78/795.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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