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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.98, 1,194.48 and 449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.98, 1,194.48 and 449.80 is: 674.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.98 : 1,194.48 = 449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.98/1,194.48 = 449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.98x = 1,194.48 × 449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.98x = 537,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,277.10/796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.14

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