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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.38, 1,194.27 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.38, 1,194.27 and 321.32 is: 481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.38 : 1,194.27 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.38/1,194.27 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.38x = 1,194.27 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.38x = 383,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,736.87/796.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.85

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