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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.84, 1,191.45 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.84, 1,191.45 and 448.16 is: 671.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.84 : 1,191.45 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.84/1,191.45 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.84x = 1,191.45 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.84x = 533,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,960.23/794.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.78

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