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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.18, 1,194.17 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.18, 1,194.17 and 450 is: 674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.18 : 1,194.17 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.18/1,194.17 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.18x = 1,194.17 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.18x = 537,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,376.50/797.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.10

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