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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.28, 1,194.72 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.28, 1,194.72 and 450.24 is: 674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.28 : 1,194.72 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.28/1,194.72 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.28x = 1,194.72 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.28x = 537,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,910.73/797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.68

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