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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.69, 1,194.09 and 449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.69, 1,194.09 and 449.88 is: 674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.69 : 1,194.09 = 449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.69/1,194.09 = 449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.69x = 1,194.09 × 449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.69x = 537,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,197.21/796.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.29

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