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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.45, 1,097.47 and 446.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.45, 1,097.47 and 446.07 is: 615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.45 : 1,097.47 = 446.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.45/1,097.47 = 446.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.45x = 1,097.47 × 446.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.45x = 489,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,546.21/795.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.43

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