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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.22, 1,194.39 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.22, 1,194.39 and 454.50 is: 680.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.22 : 1,194.39 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.22/1,194.39 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.22x = 1,194.39 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.22x = 542,850.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,850.26/797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.93

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