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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.11, 1,193.25 and 449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.11, 1,193.25 and 449.54 is: 673.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.11 : 1,193.25 = 449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.11/1,193.25 = 449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.11x = 1,193.25 × 449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.11x = 536,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,407.64/796.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.79

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