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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.24, 1,196.28 and 451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.24, 1,196.28 and 451.05 is: 675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.24 : 1,196.28 = 451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.24/1,196.28 = 451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.24x = 1,196.28 × 451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.24x = 539,582.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,582.09/798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.96

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