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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.46, 1,196.53 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.46, 1,196.53 and 335.34 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.46 : 1,196.53 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.46/1,196.53 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.46x = 1,196.53 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.46x = 401,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,243.77/797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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