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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.35, 1,097.57 and 446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.35, 1,097.57 and 446.03 is: 615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.35 : 1,097.57 = 446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.35/1,097.57 = 446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.35x = 1,097.57 × 446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.35x = 489,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,549.15/795.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.51

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