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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.46, 1,096.35 and 445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.46, 1,096.35 and 445.16 is: 614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.46 : 1,096.35 = 445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.46/1,096.35 = 445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.46x = 1,096.35 × 445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.46x = 488,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,045.68/794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.31

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