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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,097.73 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,097.73 and 446.16 is: 615.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,097.73 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,097.73 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,097.73 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 489,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,763.22/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.73

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