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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.41, 1,097.69 and 446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.41, 1,097.69 and 446.09 is: 615.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.41 : 1,097.69 = 446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.41/1,097.69 = 446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.41x = 1,097.69 × 446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.41x = 489,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,660.81/795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.61

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