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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.58, 1,194.69 and 334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.58, 1,194.69 and 334.37 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.58 : 1,194.69 = 334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.58/1,194.69 = 334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.58x = 1,194.69 × 334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.58x = 399,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,468.50/796.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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