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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.66, 1,195.23 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.66, 1,195.23 and 450.56 is: 675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.66 : 1,195.23 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.66/1,195.23 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.66x = 1,195.23 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.66x = 538,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,522.83/797.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.13

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