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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797, 1,195.47 and 334.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797, 1,195.47 and 334.65 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797 : 1,195.47 = 334.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797/1,195.47 = 334.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797x = 1,195.47 × 334.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797x = 400,064.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,064.04/797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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