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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,098.14 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,098.14 and 446.44 is: 616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,098.14 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,098.14 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,098.14 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 490,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,253.62/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.08

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