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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.09, 1,194.70 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.09, 1,194.70 and 450.66 is: 675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.09 : 1,194.70 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.09/1,194.70 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.09x = 1,194.70 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.09x = 538,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,407.70/797.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.47

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