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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,097.73 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,097.73 and 446.13 is: 615.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,097.73 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,097.73 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,097.73 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 489,730.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,730.28/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.69

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