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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.46, 1,197.44 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.46, 1,197.44 and 451.20 is: 677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.46 : 1,197.44 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.46/1,197.44 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.46x = 1,197.44 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.46x = 540,284.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,284.93/797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.51

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