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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.41, 1,192.79 and 448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.41, 1,192.79 and 448.40 is: 673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.41 : 1,192.79 = 448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.41/1,192.79 = 448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.41x = 1,192.79 × 448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.41x = 534,851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,851.14/794.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.27

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