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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.68, 1,098.09 and 441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.68, 1,098.09 and 441.61 is: 609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.68 : 1,098.09 = 441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.68/1,098.09 = 441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.68x = 1,098.09 × 441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.68x = 484,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,927.52/795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.45

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