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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.86, 1,190.66 and 448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.86, 1,190.66 and 448.18 is: 671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.86 : 1,190.66 = 448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.86/1,190.66 = 448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.86x = 1,190.66 × 448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.86x = 533,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,630.00/794.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.35

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