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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.31, 1,192.73 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.31, 1,192.73 and 449.46 is: 673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.31 : 1,192.73 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.31/1,192.73 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.31x = 1,192.73 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.31x = 536,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,082.18/796.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.21

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