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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.14, 1,193.54 and 448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.14, 1,193.54 and 448.77 is: 673.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.14 : 1,193.54 = 448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.14/1,193.54 = 448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.14x = 1,193.54 × 448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.14x = 535,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,622.70/795.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.62

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