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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.50, 1,197.84 and 451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.50, 1,197.84 and 451.64 is: 677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.50 : 1,197.84 = 451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.50/1,197.84 = 451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.50x = 1,197.84 × 451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.50x = 540,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,992.46/798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.51

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