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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.35, 1,197.18 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.35, 1,197.18 and 451.36 is: 677.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.35 : 1,197.18 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.35/1,197.18 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.35x = 1,197.18 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.35x = 540,359.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,359.16/797.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.69

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