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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.50, 1,195.02 and 449.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.50, 1,195.02 and 449.42 is: 674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.50 : 1,195.02 = 449.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.50/1,195.02 = 449.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.50x = 1,195.02 × 449.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.50x = 537,059.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,059.91/796.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.27

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