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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.38, 1,197.90 and 451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.38, 1,197.90 and 451.28 is: 677.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.38 : 1,197.90 = 451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.38/1,197.90 = 451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.38x = 1,197.90 × 451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.38x = 540,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,588.31/798.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.11

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