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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.66, 1,098.11 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.66, 1,098.11 and 446.34 is: 616.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.66 : 1,098.11 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.66/1,098.11 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.66x = 1,098.11 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.66x = 490,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,133.14/795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.01

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