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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.16, 1,192.32 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.16, 1,192.32 and 448.56 is: 673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.16 : 1,192.32 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.16/1,192.32 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.16x = 1,192.32 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.16x = 534,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,827.06/794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.45

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