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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.76, 1,190.67 and 446.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.76, 1,190.67 and 446.87 is: 670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.76 : 1,190.67 = 446.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.76/1,190.67 = 446.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.76x = 1,190.67 × 446.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.76x = 532,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,077.68/793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.33

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