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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.52, 1,197.93 and 330.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.52, 1,197.93 and 330.00 is: 495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.52 : 1,197.93 = 330.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.52/1,197.93 = 330.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.52x = 1,197.93 × 330.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.52x = 395,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,313.16/798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.06

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