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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.50, 1,196.63 and 446.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.50, 1,196.63 and 446.78 is: 669.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.50 : 1,196.63 = 446.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.50/1,196.63 = 446.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.50x = 1,196.63 × 446.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.50x = 534,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,628.12/798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.54

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