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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.96, 1,194.45 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.96, 1,194.45 and 450.46 is: 675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.96 : 1,194.45 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.96/1,194.45 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.96x = 1,194.45 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.96x = 538,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,051.95/796.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.13

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