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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.51, 1,196.51 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.51, 1,196.51 and 335.49 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.51 : 1,196.51 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.51/1,196.51 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.51x = 1,196.51 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.51x = 401,415.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,415.46/797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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