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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.30, 1,194.40 and 449.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.30, 1,194.40 and 449.57 is: 673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.30 : 1,194.40 = 449.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.30/1,194.40 = 449.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.30x = 1,194.40 × 449.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.30x = 536,966.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,966.41/797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.48

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