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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.36, 1,097.67 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.36, 1,097.67 and 446.16 is: 615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.36 : 1,097.67 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.36/1,097.67 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.36x = 1,097.67 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.36x = 489,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,736.45/795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.74

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