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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.12, 1,189.35 and 446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.12, 1,189.35 and 446.90 is: 669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.12 : 1,189.35 = 446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.12/1,189.35 = 446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.12x = 1,189.35 × 446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.12x = 531,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,514.57/794.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.32

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