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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.80, 1,190.48 and 447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.80, 1,190.48 and 447.95 is: 670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.80 : 1,190.48 = 447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.80/1,190.48 = 447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.80x = 1,190.48 × 447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.80x = 533,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,276.25/794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.96

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