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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.37, 1,194.55 and 450.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.37, 1,194.55 and 450.02 is: 675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.37 : 1,194.55 = 450.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.37/1,194.55 = 450.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.37x = 1,194.55 × 450.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.37x = 537,573.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,573.25/796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.03

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