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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.69, 1,098.10 and 446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.69, 1,098.10 and 446.38 is: 616.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.69 : 1,098.10 = 446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.69/1,098.10 = 446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.69x = 1,098.10 × 446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.69x = 490,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,169.88/795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.03

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