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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.47, 1,194.92 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.47, 1,194.92 and 334 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.47 : 1,194.92 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.47/1,194.92 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.47x = 1,194.92 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.47x = 399,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,103.28/796.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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