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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.31, 1,194.48 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.31, 1,194.48 and 328.04 is: 492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.31 : 1,194.48 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.31/1,194.48 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.31x = 1,194.48 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.31x = 391,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,837.22/796.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.07

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