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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.68, 1,098.04 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.68, 1,098.04 and 446.40 is: 616.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.68 : 1,098.04 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.68/1,098.04 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.68x = 1,098.04 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.68x = 490,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,165.06/795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.03

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