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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.45, 1,194.87 and 450.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.45, 1,194.87 and 450.03 is: 675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.45 : 1,194.87 = 450.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.45/1,194.87 = 450.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.45x = 1,194.87 × 450.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.45x = 537,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,721.37/796.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.15

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