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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.96, 1,195.43 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.96, 1,195.43 and 328.43 is: 492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.96 : 1,195.43 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.96/1,195.43 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.96x = 1,195.43 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.96x = 392,607.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,607.46/796.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.63

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