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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.48, 1,097.82 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.48, 1,097.82 and 446.28 is: 615.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.48 : 1,097.82 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.48/1,097.82 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.48x = 1,097.82 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.48x = 489,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,935.11/795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.90

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